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Pitstop Check
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Students should be able to describe all the changes involved in the way energy is stored when a system changes, for common situations. For example: an object projected upwards |
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What energy changes are involved when an object is projected upwards? |
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The amount of elastic potential energy stored in a stretched spring can be calculated using the equation:
elastic potential energy = 0.5 x spring constant x extension 2 |
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What is the equation for elastic potential energy? Create a Physics equation flashcard |
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Students should be able to calculate the amount of energy associated with a moving object, a stretched spring and an object raised above ground level. |
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What equation links g.p.e., height, mass and gravitational field strength? Circus of mini practicals (2 or 3 sets for a big class of each)
PiXL Physics equation practice: GPE |
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The kinetic energy of a moving object can be calculated using the equation:
kinetic energy = 0.5 ? mass ? speed2 |
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What equation is used to calculate kinetic energy of a moving object? PiXL Physics equation practice: KE |
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The amount of gravitational potential energy gained by an object raised above ground level can be calculated using the equation:
g.p.e. = mass x gravitational field strength x height |
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What is the equation for gravitational potential energy gained by an object raised above ground level? Create a Physics equation flashcard |
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Students should be able to describe, with examples, how in all system changes energy is dissipated, so that it is stored in less useful ways.
This energy is often described as being "wasted". |
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In all system changes, what happens to energy? Recall the definition for 'conservation of energy'. |
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