Energy Vocabulary 1

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds that hold atoms together?

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Potential energy.

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What is Energy Conversion?

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Energy conversion is the transformation of energy from one form to another, such as solar to electrical to mechanical.

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Is it true that energy is never destroyed?

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True.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Stored energy due to an object's position or condition.

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What is the formula for calculating Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is an example of Potential Energy?

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A rock held at the top of a hill has potential energy due to its position.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of Energy Transfer?

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When heat moves from a hot object to a cooler one.