Alternate Unit Test: Energy (7th)

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If an object's velocity is increasing, its kinetic energy will __________.

Back

increase

Front

A change from one form of energy to another is known as what?

Back

Energy Transformation

Front

Energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched, like in a spring or rubber band is called?

Back

Elastic Energy

Front

As a roller coaster goes up the lift hill, there is an increase in which type of energy?

Back

Potential Energy

Front

What process is the source of the Sun's energy?

Back

Fission

Front

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

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

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

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

Front

What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

Back

Kinetic Energy

Front

What is thermal energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.