Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock sitting on the edge of a cliff has potential energy because of its height.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What are Fossil Fuels?

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Fossil Fuels are nonrenewable energy sources formed from the remains of living organisms, such as coal, natural gas, and petroleum. They can cause pollution.

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When does an object have the least potential energy?

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An object has the least potential energy at the lowest point in its path, such as at the bottom of a ramp.

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Where is the most potential energy found?

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The most potential energy is found at the highest point of an object's path, such as at the top of a ramp.

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What is the relationship between speed and kinetic energy?

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

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What is Renewable Energy?

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Renewable Energy is energy that comes from resources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.