Forms of Energy

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position above the Earth's surface.

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True or False: An object can have energy when nothing is happening.

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True

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How is energy measured?

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Energy is measured in joules.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object that can stretch or shrink, such as a rubber band.

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What is the attraction or repulsion of an object due to its magnetic field?

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The attraction or repulsion of an object is due to its magnetic field.

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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 the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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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 chemical energy?

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