Forms of Energy

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its high position compared to a lower position. The higher the object, the more gravitational energy it has.

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Which has more gravitational energy: a snowboarder at the top of a mountain or a person laying on the beach?

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A snowboarder at the top of a mountain has more gravitational energy because they are at a higher elevation.

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What is nuclear energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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Which of the following is an example of thermal energy? Heat from a fire, A light bulb, The movement of a car, The digestion of food?

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Heat from a fire is an example of thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Any object that is moving has kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. It has the potential to do work.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy are two forms of mechanical energy. As an object moves, its potential energy can convert to kinetic energy and vice versa.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and nuclear.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries. It is released during chemical reactions.