7-2, IQWST - Why Do Some Things Stop While Others Keep Going?

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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When does a cliff diver have the MOST gravitational energy?

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When he is standing on top of the cliff.

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What factors affect an object's chemical energy?

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An object's chemical energy depends on its mass.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of the molecules or atoms in an object.

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What happens when an object emits sound?

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It loses energy.

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What is the molecular difference between a cold object and a hot object?

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Hotter objects have molecules that move faster than colder objects.

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What is kinetic energy?

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