Forms of Energy

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Energy is always found in the same form.

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False

Front

As a log burns and turns to ash, energy changes form (chemical energy in the wood --> thermal energy in the flame)

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True

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The form of energy associated with the position and motion of an object is called

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mechanical energy

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Mechanical energy is the sum of an object's _____ energy and _____ energy.

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potential, kinetic

Front

Can an object with mechanical energy (like a flying baseball) do work on another object?

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True

Front

Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy - Kinetic Energy

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False

Front

In the picture, the ball being held has a lot of _______ energy and zero _____ energy.

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Potential; Kinetic

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The man releases the silver ball and it swings downward, striking the gold ball. At the moment of its strike, it has a lot of _____ energy and no _______ energy.

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Kinetic; Potential

Front

The unit for energy is the

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Joule

Front

Everyday objects like cars and tables and frisbees contain many tiny particles called atoms. Some forms of energy are associated with these atoms.

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True