Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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The ability to cause motion (kinetic and potential energy)

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object speeds up?

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Kinetic energy increases.

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What happens to potential energy when an object is lifted higher?

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Potential energy increases.

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What is the total mechanical energy of an object?

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The sum of its potential energy and kinetic energy.

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Does a larger object moving at the same speed have more kinetic energy?

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Yes, it has more kinetic energy.

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What is energy transfer?

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The movement of energy from one place or object to another.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A roller coaster at the top of a hill.