4th Energy

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work.

Front

What type of energy does an arrow possess when drawn back?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is energy in motion called?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What are the two types of mechanical energy?

Back

Kinetic and potential energy.

Front

What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrical charges?

Back

Electrical energy.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

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

Front

Can energy change forms? Give an example.

Back

Yes, energy can change forms; for example, potential energy can convert to kinetic energy when an object falls.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

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