Unit 5 Energy Review

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that produces an electric current and has two ends called terminals.

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What is a conductor of electricity?

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A conductor of electricity is a material that allows electric current to flow through it easily, such as metal.

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What is an insulator of electricity?

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An insulator of electricity is a material that does not allow electric current to flow through it easily, such as plastic.

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What type of energy does moving water have?

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Moving water has kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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Give an example of energy at work shaping the Earth.

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Moving water and wind are examples of energy at work shaping the Earth.

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What is the role of terminals in a battery?

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Terminals are the two ends of a battery where the electric current flows out and into a circuit.

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What materials are good conductors of electricity?

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Good conductors of electricity include metals like copper and aluminum.

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What materials are good insulators of electricity?

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Good insulators of electricity include rubber, glass, and plastic.