Energy : Potential, Kinetic and Mechanical 6th grade

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or height.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What does it mean to transform energy?

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To transform energy means to change it from one form to another, such as from potential to kinetic energy.

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Where is potential energy the greatest in a roller coaster?

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

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car or a thrown ball are examples of kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between height and potential energy?

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

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or tested in an experiment, such as the type of fertilizer used.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, such as the growth of plants.

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How can energy be transferred?

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Energy can be transferred through work or heat, moving from one object to another.