Forms of Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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Electrons moving through a circuit.

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What does energy enable us to do?

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Energy is the ability to cause a change.

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What does light energy produce?

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Light energy includes anything that produces light.

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What is the kinetic energy at the lowest point of a swing?

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At the lowest point, the kinetic energy is greatest.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point, while potential energy is highest at the highest points.