Kinetic & Potential Energy Rapid Fire Flashcard 4th

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, an object at a height has potential energy because of gravity.

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Give an example of Kinetic Energy.

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A deer running across a field is an example of kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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Give an example of Potential Energy.

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An egg sitting on the kitchen counter is an example of potential energy because it has the potential to fall.

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What happens to Potential Energy when an object falls?

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When an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as it gains speed.

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What is the relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy?

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Kinetic and potential energy can transform into each other. For example, when a skier goes down a slope, potential energy converts to kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a baseball have when thrown?

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A baseball in the air, thrown from the catcher back to the pitcher, has kinetic energy because it is moving.

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What type of energy does a skier have at the top of a slope?

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A skier at the top of the slope has potential energy because of their height.

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How can you increase Kinetic Energy?

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You can increase kinetic energy by increasing the speed of the object or increasing its mass.

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How can you increase Potential Energy?

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You can increase potential energy by raising the height of the object or increasing its mass.