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What type of energy do moving objects have?

Kinetic energy

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Ek=12mv2E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2

A ball of mass 0.8 kg moves at 14 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

78.4 J

If you double the mass of an object, what happens to its kinetic energy?

It doubles

If you double the speed of an object, what happens to its kinetic energy?

It increases by four times

What type of energy is gained when an object is lifted above the ground?

Gravitational potential energy

What value is used for gravitational field strength (gg) on Earth?

10 N/kg

A 73 kg person climbs 26 m high. What is the gravitational potential energy gained?

18,980 J

What type of energy is stored in a stretched spring?

Elastic potential energy

What is the formula for elastic potential energy?

Ee=12ke2E_e = \frac{1}{2}ke^2

When measuring extension in cm for elastic potential energy, what must you do?

Convert to metres by dividing by 100

What is the unit for all three types of energy discussed?

Joules (J)

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