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Title

G8, 4.2 Part 2

Description

Physical Science: Potential and Kinetic Energy

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Subject

Science

Level

8th Grade

Created

01/24/2011

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Term

potential energy

Definition

energy that is stored, or waiting to be released

Term

mechanical energy

Definition

energy that can be either kinetic or potential energy

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mechanical potential energy

Definition

energy of mechanical objects that is stored, or waiting to be released

Term

mechanical kinetic energy

Definition

energy of mechanical objects in motion

Term

gravitational potential energy

Definition

when an object has stored, or waiting to be released energy due to gravity