Mechanical Energy Questions

When a roller coaster car goes down a hill, its potential energy is converted into __________ energy.

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In a pendulum, as it swings, potential energy is converted into __________ energy as it moves down.

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The total amount of mechanical energy in a system remains constant if no external forces like __________ act on it.

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When a ball is thrown in the air, its kinetic energy changes into __________ energy as it reaches the highest point.

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As a child slides down a playground slide, their potential energy at the top is transformed into __________ energy as they go down.

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A stretched rubber band stores __________ energy, which is converted into kinetic energy when released.

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At the highest point of a swing, a person has the most __________ energy and the least kinetic energy.

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When a diver jumps off a diving board, their potential energy transforms into __________ energy as they fall.

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As a skateboarder moves up a ramp, their kinetic energy is converted back into __________ energy.

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A bouncing ball loses some mechanical energy due to __________, which converts some energy into heat and sound.

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