Forms of Energy midterm test

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Moving energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy used when objects move or are moved.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Energy that travels in waves, like light.

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What is the ultimate source of energy?

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The sun.

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What is an example of potential energy?

Back

A rock sitting on top of a high ledge.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A football flying through the air.

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What form of energy is used when pushing heavy boxes?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is heat energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy that travels through the air as sound waves.