Chapter 8-9 Physical Science Review Sheet

Front

Temperature is measured with a ________________________.

Back

thermometer

Front

If Jose has a mass of 55 kg and he is running at a velocity of 3 m/s, how much kinetic energy does he have?

Back

247.5 J

Front

Which of the following is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2mass x velocity squared

Front

What is the SI unit for energy?

Back

Joule

Front

When work is done ______________ is transferred from one object to another.

Back

energy

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between work and energy?

Back

Work is done when energy is transferred from one object to another.

Front

What is the SI unit for work?

Back

Joule (J)

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.