Forms of Energy Flashcard

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What is the ability to do work or cause a change known as?

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Energy

Front

What are energy sources that cannot be replaced once used or take a long time to replace?

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Non-Renewable Energy

Front

What type of energy is used to make turbines spin in a dam?

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Mechanical Energy

Front

What kind of energy does a firefly transform into a new form of energy?

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Chemical to Radiant Energy

Front

Which activities are examples of the use of mechanical energy?

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Activities 1, 4, 6

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What is Renewable Energy?

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Energy that can be replenished naturally in a short period of time.

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What is Non-Renewable Energy?

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Energy that comes from sources that cannot be replenished quickly.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Energy that travels in waves and can be seen as light.