Energy

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What happens to the temperature of a substance when its molecules move slower?

Back

The substance becomes colder.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

Back

A foot kicking a soccer ball.

Front

What is the main cause of objects changing, moving, or doing work?

Back

Energy.

Front

What is the difference between energy transformation and energy transfer?

Back

In energy transformation, the energy type changes; in energy transfer, it does not.

Front

Is the energy transformation in a hand warmer thermal to chemical potential?

Back

False, it is thermal to chemical energy.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation?

Back

A battery converting chemical energy to electrical energy.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.