Science Flashcard

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What is stored energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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Is holding a heavy bag an example of work?

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False. Work is done when a force causes an object to move.

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What is a PUSH or PULL of an object called?

Back

Force.

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Order these items from lightest to heaviest: Egg, cow, plane.

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Egg, cow, plane.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for calculating work?

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Work = Force x Distance.

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What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished.