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12 Cards in this Set
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A ______ force is any force that causes an object to travel in a curved path rather than a straight line.
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centripetal force
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The pull on an object to move in a straight line instead of a curved path, is called ____ force.
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centrifugal force
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____ is the ability to do work.
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Energy
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____ is done when a force moves an object.
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Work
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Matter in motion or with the potential of motion possess ____ energy.
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mechanical
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When mechanical energy is used, some of its energy is converted into other forms of _____.
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energy
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What are some of the other forms of energy?
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1. electrical
2. chemical 3. heat |
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Mechanical energy can be classified as either ____ energy or ______ energy.
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kinetic energy or
potential energy |
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Kinetic energy is related to _____.
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motion
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Stored-up energy is called _____ energy.
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potential energy
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An object at rest that is capable of motion possesses _____ energy.
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potential
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What are some other forms of energy that can be classified as potential?
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1. chemical
2. light or heat 3. sound |
