Kinetic and Potential Energy Practice Flashcard

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy an object possesses due to its movement.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a moving bike have?

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Mechanical kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy when you jump off a diving board?

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It is converted into kinetic energy as you fall into the pool.

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What is an example of an object with potential energy?

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A book held high on a shelf has potential energy due to its position.

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

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Kinetic energy is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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The greater the mass of an object, the more kinetic energy it has when moving at the same speed.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A car driving down the road has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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The kinetic energy decreases as the object's speed decreases.

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What is an example of potential energy being converted to kinetic energy?

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A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy that converts to kinetic energy as it descends.