Mid-Year Science Review

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What happens when two objects collide?

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Both objects experience the same amount of force, but how they respond depends on their mass.

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What is the effect of applying a strong force in the opposite direction to a slow-moving object?

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The object will change directions and continue moving.

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What type of energy does a ball have when rolling down a hill?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses 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 or state.

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What is the relationship between mass and force during a collision?

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The mass of each object affects how it responds to the force during a collision.

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What happens to magnetic toy trains placed close to each other?

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They will move away from each other because the magnetic force pushes them apart.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 * mass * velocity^2.

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction can slow down or stop the motion of an object.