Mechanical Energy Test

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What happens to an object's potential energy when it is moved to a lower height?

Back

The potential energy decreases.

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What two factors determine gravitational potential energy?

Back

Mass and height.

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

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What is an example of increasing an object's potential energy?

Back

Stretching a rubber band.

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What is potential energy?

Back

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

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

How does mass affect gravitational potential energy?

Back

Greater mass results in greater gravitational potential energy.

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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

Back

Greater height results in greater gravitational potential energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system.