PE vs. KE Flashcard

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion that depends on an object's mass and speed.

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What is the role of Force in work?

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Work happens when a Force is used to move an object through a distance.

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What does High PE/Low KE indicate?

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At Point E, there is High Potential Energy and Low Kinetic Energy.

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What is Energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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How does mass differ from weight?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that object.

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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.

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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

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What is the formula for Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when speed increases?

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Kinetic Energy increases as the speed of an object increases.

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What happens to Potential Energy when height increases?

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Potential Energy increases as the height of an object increases.