Forms of energy flashcard review

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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 are the two forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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Heat energy and light energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy associated with vibrations that travel through air, water, or solids.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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The transformation from electric energy to thermal energy.

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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 an object.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car or a rolling ball.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is an example of light energy?

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The energy produced by the sun or a light bulb.