Energy (PE/KE & Conversions)

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Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

__________ is stored energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Which of these is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy? A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

Front

At which point is potential energy least?

Back

Potential energy is least at the lowest point of an object's motion.

Front

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its greatest?

Back

Potential energy is greatest at the highest points of the pendulum's swing.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is an example of energy conversion?

Back

A battery converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

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Potential energy is associated with the position of an object.