Energy Unit Review

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What is radiant (light) energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves that are visible, such as sunlight.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does wind give to the blades of a windmill?

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Wind gives kinetic energy to the blades of a windmill.

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True or False: Only living things have energy.

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False. Energy exists in many forms and is present in non-living things as well.

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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 an object with high gravitational potential energy.

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A wooden box weighing 10kg at a height of 5 meters has high gravitational potential energy.

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What is an example of radiant energy?

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Sunlight is an example of radiant energy.

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How does height affect gravitational potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more gravitational potential energy it has.