5th Sci Kinetic Energy, Planets and Moon

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the name of the first planet from the Sun in the Solar System?

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Mercury

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What is the name of the last planet from the Sun in our Solar System?

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Neptune

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What is the term for the movement of the Earth around the Sun?

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Revolution

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What is the term for the spinning of the Earth on its axis?

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Rotation

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How long does it take for the Earth to complete one rotation?

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It takes approximately 24 hours for the Earth to complete one rotation.

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What is the shape of the Earth's orbit around the Sun?

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun is an ellipse.

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What is the gravitational force?

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Gravitational force is the attraction between two objects with mass. It keeps planets in orbit around the Sun.

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What is a moon?

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A moon is a natural satellite that orbits a planet.

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How many planets are in our Solar System?

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There are eight recognized planets in our Solar System.