Roller Coaster Assessment-Stevens

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

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Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

When the roller coaster is at Position ___ it has LESS potential energy than it has at Position 2.

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Front

What is mass?

Back

the amount of matter in an object

Front

The transfer of energy on an object is called __________.

Back

work

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

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

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy increases with mass if velocity is constant.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

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Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.