4th grade Flashcard 7A Energy of motion

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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 are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What happens to potential energy when an object moves down a slope?

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Potential energy changes to kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book resting on the edge of a table.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A scooter moving down a hill.

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What is the effect of gravity on potential energy?

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Gravity increases potential energy as an object is raised higher.

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What is the cause of kinetic energy?

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The cause of kinetic energy is the motion of an object.

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How does energy transfer occur?

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Energy transfers from one form to another, like potential to kinetic.