AP Physics C Mechanics Flashcards: Conservation Of Energy

Study Conservation Of Energy in AP Physics C Mechanics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What happens to the kinetic energy of an object as it slows down?

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ANSWER

Decreases. Kinetic energy is proportional to velocity squared.

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This deck focuses on Conservation Of Energy, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Physics C Mechanics.

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A roller coaster car of mass

m

travels along a frictionless track with several hills and valleys. Which of the following statements about the work done by the normal force,

W_N

, exerted by the track on the car is correct?

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