Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It is the energy that has the potential to do work when released.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rubber band stretched before being released is an example of potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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Thermal energy is the type of energy associated with heat.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What is another name for heat?

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Heat is another name for thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the total amount of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law 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 stored energy also known as?

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Stored energy is also known as potential energy.

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