Forces and Energy Review

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration describes when a moving object speeds up.

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What happens to an object's speed if its kinetic energy is increased?

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If the amount of kinetic energy an object has is increased, then the object will move faster.

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What type of forces are acting when a boy pushes a box and moves it across the room?

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This is an example of unbalanced forces.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object.

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What type of forces are acting on an object that is sitting still?

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An object that is sitting still has balanced forces acting on it.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is energy that is stored in the position or structure of an object.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces cause an object to move.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A moving car is an example of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its position.