Energy Unit Review #1

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

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What type of energy is transferred by waves?

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Radiation is the movement of energy by waves, such as light and heat.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. For example, a rock at the top of a cliff has high potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has. For example, a rock at the top of a cliff has more potential energy than at the bottom.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed. If the speed doubles, the kinetic energy increases by four times.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravity (g) × height (h).

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 × mass (m) × velocity (v)².

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is the unit of energy?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).