Physical Science
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is potential energy?
Back
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It is the energy that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS3-2
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is kinetic energy?
Back
Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is gravitational energy?
Back
Gravitational energy is a form of potential energy that depends on the height of an object above the ground. The higher the object, the more gravitational energy it has.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to potential energy when an object falls?
Back
As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, conserving the total mechanical energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-5
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a magnetic field?
Back
A magnetic field is an invisible field around a magnet or electric current that exerts a force on other magnets or magnetic materials.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-3
NGSS.MS-PS2-5
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does an electric current affect a compass?
Back
An electric current creates a magnetic field around the wire, which can cause the compass needle to move.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?
Back
The gravitational force between two objects increases with the mass of the objects and decreases with the square of the distance between them.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
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