STAAR Review: 6th Grade Topics

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and the speed at which it is moving.

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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, an object at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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Where is maximum kinetic energy found on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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Do prokaryotes have a nucleus?

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No, prokaryotes do not have a nucleus.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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What is the density of an object with a mass of 27 g and a volume of 3 mL?

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9 g/mL.

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What is the density of an object with a mass of 25 g and a volume of 5 mL?

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5 g/mL.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.