4.PS3.3 Changing Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object has due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is Potential Energy?

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

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What type of energy is found in a moving car?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What type of energy is found in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential Energy.

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What is Electric Energy?

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Electric Energy is the energy that comes from electric charges. It powers devices like toasters and lights.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Solar Energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into heat or electricity.

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What is Wind Energy?

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Wind Energy is the energy obtained from the wind, which can be used to generate electricity.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving particles.

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How does energy change from potential to kinetic?

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Energy changes from potential to kinetic when an object moves from a higher position to a lower position, like a ball rolling down a hill.

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What is an example of changing energy?

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An example of changing energy is a roller coaster going down a hill, where potential energy converts to kinetic energy.