8th Energy Unit

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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.

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Is a stretched rubber band an example of Potential Energy?

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YES

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Is a moving car an example of Potential Energy?

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NO

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when mass increases?

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Kinetic Energy increases.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion.

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Where is the roller-coaster’s greatest Potential Energy?

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At the highest point of the track.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A ball rolling down a hill.

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What is the relationship between Potential Energy and height?

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Potential Energy increases as height increases.

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What type of energy does a compressed spring have?

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Potential Energy.