Energy Review - Unit 4

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What is potential energy?

Back

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

Front

What transformation occurs when you plug a lamp in?

Back

The transformation of electrical energy into light and heat energy.

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What happens to a book's potential energy when it is dropped?

Back

The potential energy is transformed to kinetic energy.

Front

What transformation occurs when you turn on a flashlight?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed to electrical energy which is transformed into light energy.

Front

What type of energy is present when grass is eaten by a deer?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion.

Front

What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.