Force Motion Energy (SOL)

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a roller coaster at the top of a hill has high potential energy.

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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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Which surface creates more friction: carpet or metal?

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Carpet creates more friction than metal.

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Why is friction important in a playroom?

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Friction is important in a playroom because it helps prevent children from slipping and falling.

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At which point on a roller coaster is potential energy the highest?

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Potential energy is highest at the highest point of the roller coaster.

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At which point on a roller coaster is kinetic energy the highest?

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Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the roller coaster.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object slows down?

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When an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.