Energy Basics

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to cause motion.

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Do all moving objects have energy?

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True

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How do objects gain and lose energy?

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Objects gain and lose energy through transfer.

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If you toss a rock into a pond, where does the energy go?

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The energy goes into the water.

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After you throw a baseball, which has more energy?

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The baseball has more energy than your arm.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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When you push a swing, energy is transferred from you to the swing.

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What is thermal energy?

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