Exploring Energy

Exploring Energy

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a car driving down the street has kinetic energy.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear energy?

Back

Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground. It is calculated as the product of mass, gravity, and height.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of energy transformation?

Back

An example of energy transformation is a ball rolling down a hill, where potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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