Energy Review

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy because it can roll down.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car has kinetic energy because it is traveling.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A ball at the top of a hill.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car.

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What kind of energy does a moving skateboard have?

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Kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a trumpet use to make music?

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Sound energy.

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How does light travel?

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Light travels in straight lines.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is an example of sound energy?

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The sound produced by a trumpet.