Mechanical Energy Storage Flashcard

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Kinetic energy + Potential energy = ____________ energy

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mechanical

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What is compressed air energy storage similar to?

Back

Pumping air into a balloon

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Mechanical energy is associated with the motion, position, or _____ of an object.

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shape

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What is the purpose of energy collection in solar plants?

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To focus sunlight onto a tower or pipes

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What is the temperature of the molten salt in solar plants?

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Over 1,000°F

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What is mechanical energy?

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Energy that is associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What are the two main types of mechanical energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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

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How is energy stored in compressed air energy storage?

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By compressing air into a storage tank.