Energy Unit Test

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Energy and work are measured in

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Joules

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____________ is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Energy

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states...

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can change forms.

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_________ energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position.

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Mechanical potential

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On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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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 potential energy?

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

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.