Force, Motion and Energy STAAR Review

Front

What is the energy associated with an object that is moving?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What type of energy makes a carousel turn?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What happens when two boys pull with the same amount of force?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What will a student observe in a circuit with a battery, two light bulbs, and a switch if one bulb is on and the other is off?

Back

Light bulb 1 will be on, but light bulb 2 will be off.

Front

What force makes it harder for an object to move down a hill?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is motion?

Back

The change in position of an object over time.

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

Front

What is work in physics?

Back

Work is done when a force causes an object to move.