Semester Final Review

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What is energy?

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Energy is the capacity to do work.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill.

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What happens to a credit card when it comes into contact with a strong magnet?

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The magnetic field on the card can be disrupted, causing it to be demagnetized or unreadable.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy in motion.

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What happens to matter in the rock cycle?

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The same matter is recycled over and over.

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Why does a feather fall slowly compared to a ball?

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The feather experiences more fluid friction than the ball.

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What is fluid friction?

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Fluid friction is the resistance an object encounters when moving through a fluid (like air or water).

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy in motion.

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What is the role of gravity in falling objects?

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Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth, affecting their motion.