8th Energy Unit

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What are the UNITS for Energy?

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Is this an example of POTENTIAL ENERGY?

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NO

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What happens when you move two magnets closer together?

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an INCREASE in potential energy

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Energy can be _____________ or changed from one type to another.

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transferred

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What is the definition of Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).