Flashcard Elastic Potential Energy

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Which object has elastic potential energy?

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A stretched bow.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition.

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The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

More.

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The ability to move, change matter, or to do work is called ___________.

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Energy.

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At which point does the ball have the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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Point A.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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The energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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Give an example of an object with elastic potential energy.

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A compressed spring.

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What happens to elastic potential energy when an object is released?

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It is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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PE = mgh (where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height).

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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

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Potential energy.