Mrs. Clark's Forms of Energy

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What is Energy?

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The ability to do work.

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What type of Potential Energy is represented by a bike at the top of a steep hill?

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Gravitational Potential Energy.

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What does the term 'Kinetic' derive from in Greek?

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The word 'Kinesis', which means motion.

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What type of energy does a moving car possess?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is stored in gasoline?

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Chemical Energy.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the difference between Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy?

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Potential Energy is stored energy based on position, while Kinetic Energy is energy of motion.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy.

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What is an example of Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in food, batteries, or fuels.

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How does Gravitational Potential Energy change as an object moves?

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It increases as the object is raised to a higher position and decreases as it falls.

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