12.3 Energy

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a moving car or a vibrating tuning fork producing sound.

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What type of energy is demonstrated by a vibrating tuning fork?

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The vibrating tuning fork demonstrates sound (kinetic) energy.

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What type of energy is used to make turbines spin in a dam?

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Mechanical energy is used to make turbines spin in a dam.

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What is the energy source for a solar panel?

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The energy source for a solar panel is light energy.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is the energy of a moving object, such as a flowing river turning a turbine.

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What is the relationship between energy and work?

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Energy is the capacity to do work, and work is done when energy is transferred from one system to another.