Energy

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What type of energy includes both kinetic and potential energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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The glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is a conversion from what to what?

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The light from the glow stick is a conversion from chemical energy to light energy.

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Energy that is stored in bonds between atoms is:

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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Stored energy is called ______ energy.

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

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Heat energy is also called

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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 condition.

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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 an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion (kinetic) and its position (potential).

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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