Kinetic and Potential Energy Review

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What type of energy is caused by motion?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is the unit of measure for potential and kinetic energy?

Back

The unit of measure for both potential and kinetic energy is the Joule.

Front

If a car has KE = 0 and PE = 100, which car is it?

Back

It is Car A.

Front

What factors determine the amount of potential energy in an object?

Back

Distance (height) and mass determine the amount of potential energy in an object.

Front

If two objects with different masses fall from the same height, which one has the greatest potential energy?

Back

The object with the largest mass will have the greatest potential energy.

Front

Define kinetic energy in your own words.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

How is gravitational potential energy calculated?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is directly proportional to the mass of the object; as mass increases, kinetic energy increases.