Energy Transformations

Front

What type of energy does a boulder resting on a high cliff have?

Back

Potential energy.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What contains chemical energy?

Back

Natural gas.

Front

What type of energy is contained in coal?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

When a match is struck, what types of energy are produced from the potential energy in the match?

Back

Thermal and radiant energy.

Front

What does the amount of kinetic energy an object has depend on?

Back

Its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

Front

Give an example of a transformation of energy.

Back

When a battery powers a flashlight, chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

Front

What happens to energy during a transformation?

Back

Energy changes from one form to another but is not created or destroyed.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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