3.8B Mechanical Energy & Speed

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What is mechanical energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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What happens to speed when going down a ramp?

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The steeper the ramp, the faster the object will go.

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Which has the least mechanical energy?

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A ball resting on the field.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A ball rolling down a hill.

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What is NOT an example of mechanical energy?

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Sun streaming through an open window.

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What is speed?

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The distance an object travels in a certain amount of time.

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How can you measure speed?

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Using a stopwatch and measuring distance.

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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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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What happens to mechanical energy when an object falls?

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Potential energy converts to kinetic energy.