6.1.1 - Energy in 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 associated with objects in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How does energy transform when a ball is thrown into the air?

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Kinetic energy transforms into potential energy as the ball rises, and back into kinetic energy as it falls.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A stretched rubber band is an example of potential energy.

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How is energy transferred when pushing a book across a table?

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Energy is transferred from your hand to the book.

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What happens to the kinetic energy of a ball when it reaches its highest point?

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At its highest point, the kinetic energy is at its minimum and potential energy is at its maximum.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed of an object.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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