Potential and Kinetic Energy

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What are the two factors that affect kinetic energy?

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Mass and speed.

Front

At which point is the kinetic energy the greatest?

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At point X.

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed or transferred.

Front

What happens to the potential energy of a rock as it falls off the side of a cliff?

Back

The potential energy decreases as the kinetic energy increases.

Front

Energy in motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic.

Front

What is potential energy?

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

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

Front

How is kinetic energy calculated?

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Kinetic energy = 1/2 * mass * speed^2.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy if the speed of an object doubles?

Back

Kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.

Front

What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.