Energy & Collisions

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What is friction?

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A pushing force that occurs when two objects touch, slowing down moving things.

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What is a force?

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A push or a pull on an object.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change from one form to another.

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Can you give an example of a collision that does not cause damage?

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A pencil writing on a piece of paper.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, related to how heavy it is.

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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 a collision?

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An event where two or more objects come into contact with each other.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is the relationship between mass and speed in terms of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with both mass and speed.