U3 GPE and KE ENERGY FLASHCARD

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What is the unit of measurement for kinetic energy?

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Joule

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Energy stored because of gravity is called:

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Gravitational Potential Energy

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If a bird has a gravitational potential energy of 2033 J at a height of 639 m, what is its mass?

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0.32 kg

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

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Which is the correct equation for kinetic energy?

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½ x mass x velocity²

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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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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with mass; doubling the mass doubles the kinetic energy.

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How does velocity affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the velocity; doubling the velocity quadruples the kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for Gravitational Potential Energy?

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GPE = mass x gravity x height