Graphing Energy and Motion Review

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What is velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, often related to height in a gravitational field.

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What factors affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is affected by mass and speed; doubling either mass or speed increases kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between mass and speed in kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed, meaning if speed doubles, kinetic energy increases by four times.

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What does a KE vs PE graph represent?

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A KE vs PE graph shows the relationship between kinetic energy and potential energy of an object as it moves through different positions.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv².

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How does height affect potential energy?

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Potential energy increases with height; the higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to gravity.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.