Energy Conversions Chapter 1

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that heats something up.

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When a system changes, does it always break?

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False. A system can change without breaking.

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What is an engineer?

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A person who uses science knowledge to design and find solutions to problems.

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What is Motion Energy?

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Motion Energy is the energy that is moving.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food is an example of chemical energy.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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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 an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.