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What does potential energy depend on?
What does potential energy depend on?
What happens to potential energy when an object begins to move?
What happens to potential energy when an object begins to move?
What statement about energy is correct?
What statement about energy is correct?
Which formula correctly represents potential energy?
Which formula correctly represents potential energy?
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When does an object have the most kinetic energy?
When does an object have the most kinetic energy?
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Study Notes
Energy Basics
- Energy is the ability to do work. All events in the world involve energy.
- Energy is not visible but is present everywhere.
- Energy is never created or destroyed; it's only stored or transferred.
- All matter comprises particles that are always in motion.
Potential Energy
- Potential energy is the energy stored in an object, representing its capacity for doing work later.
- The higher the object, the greater its potential energy.
- The more massive an object, the more potential energy it has.
- Formula: Ep = mgh, where:
- Ep = potential energy (Joules)
- m = mass (kilograms)
- g = acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s² or 10 m/s²)
- h = height (meters)
- Potential energy transforms into kinetic energy as the object moves.
Kinetic Energy
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Kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object.
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"Kinetic" relates to movement.
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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it possesses.
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An object's kinetic energy is highest when its speed is greatest.
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When potential energy is lowest, kinetic energy is highest.
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Formula: Ek = ½mv², where:
- Ek = kinetic energy (Joules)
- m = mass (kilograms)
- v = velocity (meters per second)
Types of Energy
- Energy exists in two main forms: potential and kinetic.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of energy, including potential and kinetic energy. This quiz will cover key concepts, formulas, and the relationship between energy and matter. Perfect for students learning about energy types and their applications.
