Study Jams Energy and Matter

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the possible or stored energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is heat.

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How is energy connected?

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Energy is connected as it constantly moves from one place to another.

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How does potential energy become kinetic energy?

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When an outside force acts upon an object with potential energy, that force turns the potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the potential energy in chemical compounds that is waiting to be released.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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Can energy change forms?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another, like potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy.

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What happens to energy when you turn on a light?

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Electrical energy is converted into light and thermal energy.