Forms of Energy Review

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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Is a moving car an example of mechanical energy?

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True

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is a type of potential energy that depends on an object's height above the ground. The higher the object, the more gravitational energy it has.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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. It has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, according to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has gravitational potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy due to its motion.