Forms and Sources of Energy

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is the Engineering Design Process?

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A series of steps that engineers follow to come up with a solution to a problem.

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In which step of the Engineering Design Process would you conduct research and brainstorm ideas about your design?

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Imagine.

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What is amplitude in a wave?

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The maximum distance the wave moves from its rest position.

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How can you increase the amplitude of a wave?

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Raise and lower the rope a longer distance when making the up and down motion.

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What is sound made by?

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Vibrations.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.