Mastery Check #1 - Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy is the energy of moving things. There are 2 factors that together determine the amount of kinetic energy an object has:
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Which would have more kinetic energy, a fighter jet traveling high the atmosphere at 1,000 mph or a satellite orbiting Earth? Use the internet to help you find information about the satellite and the fighter jet that would help you answer this question.
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Which car below would have more kinetic energy? Why? Use your think like a scientist skills to evaluate this situation.
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