PS.5 Unit Test Review

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What type of energy do fossil fuels such as gas, oil, and coal have?

Back

Chemical energy.

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What type of energy is released to the environment when a kitchen mixer converts electric energy into kinetic energy?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

What is an example of radiation?

Back

A person getting a tan from the sun.

Front

What energy conversion occurs in a microwave oven?

Back

Electrical → light + thermal.

Front

What type of energy is given to a rubber band when it is stretched?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between chemical energy and nuclear energy?

Back

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, while nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms.

Front

What is an example of mechanical energy?

Back

A moving car or a spinning wheel.