Kinetic Energy & Potential Energy Study Guide

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What is the energy of moving matter?

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What is the ability to move or change matter, also the ability to do work?

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Energy.

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What type of potential energy is stored in stretched or compressed material?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What is the formula for solving Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Weight x Height Above Ground.

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At which point is potential energy greatest?

Back

W.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Potential energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.

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How is energy converted from one form to another?

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Through processes like mechanical work, heat transfer, or chemical reactions.