Kinetic & Potential Energy FLASHCARD

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, an acorn hanging from a tree has potential energy because of its height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, demonstrating the conversion of energy.

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Give an example of potential energy in everyday life.

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A flowerpot sitting on a windowsill has potential energy because it is elevated above the ground.

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Give an example of kinetic energy in everyday life.

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A basketball passing through the hoop has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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What is the relationship between speed and kinetic energy?

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

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy due to its position and tension.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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How can potential energy be converted to kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted to kinetic energy when an object is allowed to move, such as when a ball rolls down a hill.