Energy Unit Test Review

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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 at the top of a hill 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. For example, a moving car or a bicyclist pedaling down the road has kinetic energy.

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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 type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food, which is released when the food is consumed and metabolized by the body.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy, which is the energy stored when the band is stretched.

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What type of energy is associated with moving water?

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Hydraulic energy is the energy associated with moving water, often used in hydroelectric power generation.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. An example is the heat from a stove.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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A battery stores electrical energy, which can be converted into other forms of energy when used.

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What is an example of nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as in a nuclear power plant.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground. For example, a book on a shelf has gravitational potential energy.