Science - Ch 1 Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is reflection in terms of energy?

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Reflection is the bouncing back of energy waves, such as light or sound, when they hit a surface.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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From what source do plants receive energy?

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Plants receive energy from sunlight through the process of photosynthesis.

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What causes sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations that create pressure waves in a medium.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.