Mechanical Energy Vocab

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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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.

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How does speed affect Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy increases when speed increases.

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What is Chemical Potential Energy?

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Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object is lifted?

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Potential energy increases as an object is lifted higher above the ground.

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, like springs.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its height above the ground.

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work is the transfer of energy when a force is applied over a distance.