Kinetic, Gravitational, and Elastic Energy

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground. It is dependent on the object's mass and the height.

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What is elastic energy?

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Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched, such as in springs or rubber bands.

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What does an energy conversion diagram illustrate?

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An energy conversion diagram illustrates how energy transforms within an object or system, showing the different forms of energy involved.

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True or False: Kinetic energy can be converted into gravitational energy.

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True, kinetic energy can be converted into gravitational energy when an object is lifted.

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What happens to energy when a pendulum swings?

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As a pendulum swings, gravitational energy converts into kinetic energy and vice versa.

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What type of energy conversion occurs when a ball is thrown upwards?

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The conversion is from kinetic energy to gravitational energy.

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What is the role of air resistance in energy loss for a swinging pendulum?

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Air resistance causes the pendulum to lose kinetic energy, converting it into thermal energy.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.