
Potential/kinetic energy
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Science
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is potential energy?
Back
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is kinetic energy?
Back
Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the law of conservation of energy state?
Back
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At what point in a pendulum's swing is potential energy greatest?
Back
Potential energy is greatest at the highest points of the swing.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
At what point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy greatest?
Back
Kinetic energy is greatest at the lowest point of the swing.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?
Back
Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of potential energy?
Back
A rock held at the top of a hill has potential energy due to its height.
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