Interim Checkpoint 3 Review--6th Grade

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What happens when two forces act in the same direction on an object?

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The object will move in the direction of the combined forces.

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At which point does a roller coaster car have the greatest potential energy?

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At the highest point of the track.

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What is the energy stored in an object called?

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Potential Energy.

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What does a graph showing a straight line with a positive slope represent?

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Acceleration.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential Energy = mass × gravity × height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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How does friction affect the motion of an object?

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Friction opposes motion, causing objects to slow down or stop.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joule (J).

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