Energizing Physics with the Magic School Bus

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

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Kinetic energy

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

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Which of the following is a unit of energy?

Back

Joule

Front

What is an example of energy transformation?

Back

A car engine converting fuel into motion

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy can be transformed but not created or destroyed

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

Front

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

Front

What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Front

What is the unit of power?

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Watt, which is defined as one joule per second.