Chapter 3-5 Review

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What type of energy does John use when riding his bike to school?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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What is an example of a pull force?

Back

Dragging a suitcase is an example of a pull force.

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What materials can a magnet attract?

Back

A magnet can attract iron and nickel.

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What tool do you use to measure thermal energy?

Back

A thermometer measures thermal energy.

Front

What action involves both push and pull forces?

Back

Opening a sliding door involves both push and pull forces.

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What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

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

Front

What is a push force?

Back

A push force is when you apply force to move an object away from you.

Front

What is a pull force?

Back

A pull force is when you apply force to move an object towards you.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

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