Work and Energy Basics

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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The energy possessed by an object due to its position in a gravitational field.

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Is it true that Work = change in kinetic energy?

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True

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What is the unit of work?

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Joules

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work.

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What does the Conservation of Energy theorem state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or converted from one form to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work = Force x Distance.

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What is the unit of energy?

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Joules.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in a system.

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work done on an object results in a change in its energy.