Chapter 4 - Work and Energy A

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What is the energy stored in chemical bonds called?

Back

Chemical potential energy.

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What are the two types of mechanical energy in a system?

Back

Kinetic energy and potential energy.

Front

Is energy that is stored kinetic energy?

Back

False.

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What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff have due to its position?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is stored energy due to position called?

Back

Potential energy.

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Define kinetic energy.

Back

The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

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How is mechanical energy calculated?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

Back

It is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Potential energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).