Energy Assessment

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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The stored energy an object has because of its position above the Earth's surface, influenced by its mass and height.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The total amount of energy an object has due to its motion (kinetic energy) and its position (potential energy).

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Which of the following is an example of kinetic energy?

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A car moving down a road.

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What happens to kinetic energy when an object's speed increases?

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It increases.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Mass and height of the object above the Earth's surface.

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What is potential energy?

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

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How is mechanical energy calculated?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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Water stored behind a dam.