Potential/ Kinetic Energy and Models

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What type of energy is stored when you compress a spring?

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Elastic energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as the speed of an object increases?

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It increases.

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What type of energy does a rock possess when it is at the edge of a cliff?

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Potential energy.

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Which object can be used to model the sun?

Back

A light bulb.

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What is a key characteristic of models?

Back

Models can communicate information.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy.

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Can models be constructed to represent real-world objects?

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Yes, models can be constructed.

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What is an example of potential energy?

Back

A book on a shelf.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car.