Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What happens to energy when a football player kicks a ball?

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The player transfers energy to the ball, causing it to gain kinetic energy.

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Where is potential energy greatest when rolling a ball down a hill?

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At the top of the hill, while the ball is at rest.

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What type of energy does the sun provide for solar power?

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The sun provides light and thermal energy.

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What is the role of force in motion?

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Force is needed to change the motion of an object, such as pushing or pulling.

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What is an example of a change in motion?

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Making a left turn in a car.

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What is NOT a change in motion?

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A car traveling in a straight line.

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What is mechanical energy?

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