Flashcard #7: Kinetic & Potential Energy

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What type of energy is associated with an object in motion?

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Kinetic Energy

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy can be neither created nor destroyed but just changes form.

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What happens to the Gravitational Potential Energy if you move an object lower in height?

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It decreases.

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What does 'relative position' refer to?

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Where an object is located in relation to another object.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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KE = 0.5 × mv².

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule (J).

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How does height affect Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy increases with height.

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What is the relationship between mass and Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is directly proportional to mass.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy in everyday life?

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A moving car or a flowing river.