Elastic Potential Energy Review

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object, such as a spring, when it is stretched or compressed.

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How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the formula for calculating elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy = 1/2 x Force x Stretching length.

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What happens to elastic potential energy when a spring is released?

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The elastic potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the spring returns to its original shape.

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What is the unit of measurement for energy?

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The unit of measurement for energy is Joules (J).

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In the context of energy, what does 'transferred' mean?

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Transferred means that energy can be moved from one object to another or changed from one type to another.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment involving a spring toy?

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The independent variable is the distance the spring is compressed.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment involving a spring toy?

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The dependent variable is the effect of the spring's compression on its performance.

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What is the relationship between force and elastic potential energy?

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The greater the force applied to stretch or compress a spring, the greater the elastic potential energy stored.

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What does it mean for energy to be 'lost' in a spring?

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Energy is considered 'lost' when it is converted to other forms, such as heat, rather than being stored as elastic potential energy.