Harnessing Human Energy

Front

What is a claim in scientific terms?

Back

A proposed answer to a question about the natural world.

Front

What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff possess?

Back

Potential energy.

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What happens to energy when it changes types?

Back

Energy converts from one type to another.

Front

Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

Back

A tennis ball rolling across the court.

Front

What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy of an object in motion.

Front

Give an example of energy conversion.

Back

A roller coaster converting potential energy to kinetic energy as it descends.

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.