Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work.

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What type of energy is due to motion?

Back

Kinetic energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

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What type of energy is produced by the motion of atoms and molecules?

Back

Thermal energy.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A moving car, running, and throwing a ball.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy of heat that transfers from hotter objects to colder objects.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A rollercoaster at the top of a hill.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).