Energy

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What type of energy includes both kinetic and potential energy?

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

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The ability to do work is known as what?

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Energy is the capacity to do work.

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Stored energy is called what type of energy?

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

Front

Steam is an example of which type of energy?

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

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Kinetic energy depends on which two factors?

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Kinetic energy depends on mass and speed.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * speed (v)^2.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow has potential energy due to its position.

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What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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The unit of energy is the Joule (J).

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of particles in a substance?

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Thermal energy is associated with the motion of particles.