Mechanical Energy Vocab

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What happens to Potential Energy as an object is lifted higher?

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It increases.

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At which point on a roller coaster is Kinetic Energy the greatest?

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At the lowest point of the coaster.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another, or transferred to another object.

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What is an example of energy transformation from electrical to thermal and light energy?

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A toaster.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car.

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What is an example of Potential Energy in everyday life?

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A book on a shelf.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).