SC.6.P.11.1 Energy and Energy Transformations

Front

What is the energy called that a rock has due to its position on top of a hill?

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Gravitational Potential Energy

Front

Which position on a roller coaster has the most potential energy?

Back

Position 1

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of kinetic energy and potential energy of position.

Front

What type of energy does a snail have while crawling across a leaf?

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Kinetic Energy

Front

How can Eva increase the kinetic energy of a shoebox on a ramp?

Back

By adding more mass to the box.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is an example of gravitational potential energy?

Back

A rock at the top of a hill.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted to kinetic energy.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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