Physics
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Roller Coaster
100
What is Kinetic Energy?
Motion of an object. The object is moving
100
Which letter has the most potential energy? A or B
A, because at the top of a hill the roller coaster has the most potential energy to move.
200
What is Potential Energy?
The object has a potential to move. The object is stopped
200
At which letter will the roller coaster have the most speed? A, B, C, or D.
B, because the roller coaster is going it's fastest speed at this point.
300
What is a vector?
Something with both direction and magnitude (Size)
400
What does Newton's First Law say?
An object in motion stays in motion until a force acts upon it. An object at rest stays at rest until a force acts upon it.
500
What does Newton's 3rd law say?
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
500
BONUS QUESTION: What is the energy called when we combine Potential Energy with Kinetic Energy?
Mechanical Energy