Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

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Joule

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Choose the BEST answer that is an example of an energy transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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A swing swaying back and forth

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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Kinetic

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

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Which is an example of potential energy?

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The pulled back string on an archer's bow

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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It is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy that transforms into kinetic energy as it descends.