Energy Unit Review

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What happens to kinetic energy if the mass of an object increases?

Back

The kinetic energy increases.

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At what point does a roller coaster have the greatest potential energy?

Back

At the top of the highest hill.

Front

Why does the roller coaster car have the greatest amount of potential energy at position A (the tallest hill)?

Back

The car is at the greatest height at position A.

Front

If the molecules are moving very slowly in an object, what does this indicate about the object's thermal energy?

Back

The object is cold.

Front

What is the term for stored energy in objects?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

Front

What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

Potential energy decreases as it converts to kinetic energy.