IPC '24 Fall Semester Review

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At what distance is the Potential energy the greatest?

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Potential energy is greatest at a distance of 2m.

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What is a natural resource that is not replaced in a useful time frame?

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A nonrenewable resource, such as fossil fuels, is not replaced in a useful time frame.

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What opposes gravity when an object is falling?

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Air resistance opposes gravity.

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What type of resource is replaced in a useful time frame?

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A renewable resource is replaced in a useful time frame.

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What type of energy does a flashlight convert chemical energy into?

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A flashlight converts chemical energy into light energy.

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Define Potential Energy.

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

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

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What is the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources?

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Renewable resources can be replenished naturally in a short period, while nonrenewable resources take millions of years to form.

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What is air resistance?

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Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air.

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What is the role of momentum in falling objects?

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Momentum is the quantity of motion an object has, which increases as it falls.