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Kinetic energy
The energy of motion
The force that pulls you towards the center of the Earth
Gravity
Which hill has more gravitational kinetic energy? A or B?
Potential energy
Energy that is stored
The ability to do work.
Energy
Using an arrow, show which way gravity is pulling on you.
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Friction
A force that slows motion when two objects rub together
The energy stored in an object as a result of its vertical position or height above the ground
Gravitational potential energy
Using an arrow, show which direction inertia is pulling on the roller coaster car when it goes through the loop.
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Drag
A force that slows motion when a solid object rubs against air
A push or a pull that acts on an object, changing its speed, direction, or shape.
Force
Inertia
An object in motion tends to stay in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force
A force that keeps an object moving along a curved path
Centripetal force