Work, Energy, and Motion Vocabulary

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy an object has due to its position relative to other objects.

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What is distance in physics?

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Distance is the total length of the path an object travels, without considering direction.

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What does speed measure?

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Speed measures how fast an object is moving.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is a type of energy created by the movement of tiny charged particles called electrons through a wire.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the movement of energy from one place or object to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.

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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 relationship between mass and energy?

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Mass and energy are related by the equation E=mc², which shows that mass can be converted into energy.

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the quantity of motion an object has, calculated as the product of its mass and velocity.

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