Forms of Energy

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What is Energy?

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The ability to do work.

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What is Work?

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When Energy is transferred to an object.

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What is the standard measurement for energy?

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Joule

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What type of Potential Energy is a bike at the top of a steep hill?

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Gravitational

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Potential energy related to an object's height above the ground.

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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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