Harnessing Human Energy Review

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is evidence in scientific terms?

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Evidence is information about the natural world that is used to support or refute a claim.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

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True or False: The motor is transferring electrical energy to kinetic energy.

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False. The motor is transferring electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Which diver has more potential energy: Diver 1 at 30 meters or Diver 2 at 10 meters?

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Diver 1 has more potential energy because they are higher up.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is reasoning in the context of scientific claims?

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Reasoning is the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the assertion.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

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