Energy , Forms of Energy

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy can’t be created or destroyed, but can change from one form to another.

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What type of energy does a moving car represent?

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Kinetic energy.

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Which skier has greater potential energy if Skier 1 is at a higher elevation than Skier 2?

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Skier 1.

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What type of energy is produced by the fusion of hydrogen and helium in the sun?

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Nuclear energy.

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What two factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?

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Height and mass.

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Define kinetic energy.

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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Define potential energy.

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving bicycle.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is electrical energy?

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The energy caused by the movement of electrons.