Types of Energy

Front

What is energy?

Back

The ability to cause a change

Front

Which type of energy is the energy of motion?

Back

Kinetic

Front

Which type of energy is stored energy?

Back

Potential

Front

Which one of the following is NOT a type of potential energy?

Mechanical energy

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Nuclear energy

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Elastic energy

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Chemical energy

Back

Mechanical energy

Front

A roller coaster at the top of a hill (before it goes down) has ________ energy.

Back

Potential

Front

A roller coaster rolling down a hill has ________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

Ryan rubs two sticks together quickly. When he stops rubbing the sticks, he notices that they are warm where he rubbed them. What type of energy has been produced?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

Which one of these is NOT a type of kinetic energy?

Thermal energy

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Gravitational energy

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Sound energy

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Electrical energy

Back

Gravitational energy

Front

What is the main type of energy shown by a person running?

Back

Mechanical

Front

What is the type of energy in food?

Back

Chemical