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What is kinetic energy?
energy of moving things
A waterfall is an example of:
potential energy being converted into kinetic energy
Which of the following is an example in which kinetic energy is converted to potential energy?
a spring is stretched
At the top of its swing, a pendulum has zero kinetic energy. How much potential energy does it have at the bottom of the swing?
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A book is pushed off the edge of a table. At what point during the fall will the potential and kinetic energy be equal?
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When riding a roller coaster, when do you have the maximum kinetic energy?
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In a windmill, the blades spin due to the energy from the wind. What kind of energy is illustrated?
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Which of the following has the greatest kinetic energy?
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Where does the frog possess kinetic energy?
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What is potential energy?
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A lump of coal and a can of gasoline are examples of?
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Energy that is stored is called:
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Which statement is correct about the energy of the arrow in positions P and Q?
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If you throw a ball into the air, where will it have the greatest gravitational potential energy?
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Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
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When the ball is at position P:
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A waterfall is an example of:
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When you climb to the top of a water slide, you are gaining:
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Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
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A monkey increases its gravitational potential energy by climbing to the top of the tree. What happens to that potential energy if he climbs back down halfway?
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Study Notes
Kinetic Energy
- Defined as the energy of moving objects.
- Examples include a moving car and a running athlete.
Potential Energy
- Energy stored in an object that can be released later.
- Examples include a raised weight or a compressed spring.
Energy Conversion
- Waterfalls illustrate potential energy transforming into kinetic energy as water falls.
- Kinetic energy can convert to potential energy when objects stretch, such as a spring being pulled.
Energy at Different Positions
- A pendulum at the top of its swing has zero kinetic energy and maximum potential energy at that point.
- When an object falls, potential and kinetic energy are equal at the midpoint of its descent, such as a book falling off a table.
Roller Coaster Dynamics
- Maximum kinetic energy in a roller coaster occurs at the bottom of the hills due to gravitational forces.
Kinetic Energy Examples
- Kinetic energy is exemplified by spinning windmill blades powered by wind, illustrating energy transferred from air movement.
- A 20 kg stone traveling at 10 m/s possesses greater kinetic energy than lighter or slower objects.
Positions of Energy
- A frog possesses kinetic energy only at a specific point designated as position Q.
- At position P, an object may have both potential and kinetic energy, such as a ball at different heights during its throw.
Chemical Potential Energy
- Coal and gasoline exemplify chemical potential energy, stored energy that can be harnessed during chemical reactions.
Gravitational Potential Energy
- A ball thrown into the air has maximum gravitational potential energy at its peak height.
- Climbing to the top of a water slide increases gravitational potential energy.
Energy in Objects
- A battery is an example of stored potential energy.
- A compressed spring represents stored potential energy.
Energy Changes During Descent
- As a monkey climbs down a tree, its gravitational potential energy decreases by half if it descends halfway.
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This quiz features flashcards that test your understanding of kinetic and potential energy. Discover key concepts and examples, such as the energy of moving objects and energy transformation in systems like waterfalls and pendulums. Perfect for students studying physics concepts related to energy.
