Energy and Motion Review

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object.

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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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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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Which color ball has the most kinetic energy if they all have the same mass?

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The Pink ball has the most kinetic energy.

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What is a thermal conductor?

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A thermal conductor is a material that allows heat to pass through it easily.

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Give an example of a good thermal conductor.

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Metal is a good example of a thermal conductor.

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How is energy transformed when a drummer hits a drum?

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Kinetic energy is transformed into sound energy.

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What determines the pitch of a sound?

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The pitch of a sound is determined by the speed of vibrating particles.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the mass of the object and its speed.