Kinetic & Potential Energy Test

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What kind of energy is in a rock at the edge of a cliff?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or height.

Front

True or False: The people at the bottom of the hill have mostly potential energy.

Back

False. They have mostly kinetic energy due to their movement.

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What is the ability to cause change?

Back

Energy is the ability to cause change in a system.

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What is the sum of potential and kinetic energy called?

Back

Mechanical energy is the total energy of an object, combining both potential and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy related to?

Back

Potential energy is related to the position or height of an object.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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

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What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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How does height affect potential energy?

Back

The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to its position.