2024-25 Midterm Review 6th Grade

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above the ground.

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Which skater has more gravitational potential energy if one is higher than the other?

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The skater that is higher has more gravitational potential energy.

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What type of potential energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What is a chemical change?

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A chemical change is a process where substances combine or break apart to form new substances, often accompanied by energy changes.

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What is an example of a chemical change?

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Fireworks exploding is an example of a chemical change.

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What indicates a chemical change?

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A temperature change can indicate a chemical change.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that are not equal and opposite, causing an object to accelerate or change direction.

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What is kinetic energy?

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