MELTS

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What is the purpose of insulating a material?

Back

To prevent the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound.

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What does the term "increase" mean?

Back

To make something larger or greater in quantity, size, intensity, or magnitude.

Front

Which type of energy is related to heat?

Back

Thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

Back

The energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

Front

What does electrical power refer to?

Back

The rate at which electrical energy is transferred or consumed by an electrical device or system.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

Front

What is the definition of energy?

Back

The ability to do work or cause change.

Front

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.

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 is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion.