Flashcard--Intro to Energy

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What type of energy does a skater have at the top of a ramp?

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

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What is the energy an object has due to motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What kind of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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Kinetic energy is present in a moving skateboard.

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Define potential energy.

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object because of its position or state.

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Define kinetic energy.

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill has potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy because it is moving.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa.