You can calculate kinetic energy (KE) by using the equation ____.
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You can calculate gravitational potential energy (GPE) by using the equation
Question 5
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The KE of an object increases as its ____ increases.
Question 6
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How could you increase the GPE of a ball without raising it higher?
Question 7
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Elastic and gravitational examples of what category of energy?
Question 8
8.
The type of energy found in fuels and food is
Question 9
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According to the law of conservation of energy, the total amount of energy in the universe ____.
Question 10
10.
On the way down, the KE of a coconut falling from a tree
Question 11
11.
A type of energy caused by the movement of electrons
Question 12
12.
A type of energy caused by the movement of EM waves, such as light.
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A type of energy in particles in matter due to their random motion.
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A type of energy caused by large scale motions of objects
Question 15
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A type of energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.
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A type of energy stored when objects are compressed or stretched.
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A type of energy that depends on an object’s position above the ground.
Question 18
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A type of energy that is stored in the nucleus of an atom.
Question 19
19.
For the object below, list 1 type of energy that each object requires to make it work.
Skydiver
Question 20
20.
For the object below, list 1 type of energy that each object requires to make it work.
Solar Calculator
Question 21
21.
For the object below, list 1 type of energy that each object requires to make it work.
dynamite
Question 22
22.
For the electrical appliance below, list at least 2 type(s) of energy it produces.
clothes dryer
Question 23
23.
For the electrical appliance below, list at least 2 type(s) of energy it produces.
light bulb
Question 24
24.
For the electrical appliance below, list at least 2 type(s) of energy it produces.
television
Question 25
25.
Mr. Joule is the best bowler of all the teachers. His favorite bowling ball is a 7.00 kg limited edition SpongeBob ball. Mr. Joule can throw the ball at a velocity of 8.0 m/s down the lane. What is the KE of the ball when Mr. Joule throws it? KE = 1/2mv^2
Question 26
26.
When Mr. Joule gets ready to throw his 7.00 kg bowling ball down the bowling lane, he holds it in front of his head, 1.50 m above the ground. What is the GPE of the ball when Mr. Joule holds it this high? GPE=mgh
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Question 28
28.
Where is the GPE of the roller coaster the greatest?
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Question 27
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Where is the KE of the roller coaster the greatest
Question 29
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11. Why does the first hill of a roller coaster need to be the highest?
Use the words kinetic and potential energy in your answer for full credit.