Energy Review

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What is the definition of Electrical Energy?

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Electrical Energy is the energy derived from the movement of electrons.

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What is another name for Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is also known as Heat Energy.

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How is Nuclear Energy produced?

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Nuclear Energy is produced from the process of splitting an atom.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant Energy is also known as Light Energy.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the energy that can be used to do work.

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What are the two main forms of energy?

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The two main forms of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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 the energy of motion.

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What is an example of converting potential energy to kinetic energy?

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An example is a roller coaster at the top of a hill (potential energy) rolling down (kinetic energy).

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of energy in the SI system is the Joule (J).