Energy Storage Modes

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What happens to the elastic potential energy (Eel) of a wind-up toy as it speeds up a ramp?

Back

Eel will decrease.

Front

Which letter represents the object with the most kinetic energy?

Back

X.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to cause a change in a system.

Front

What are the different forms of energy?

Back

Energy can come in different forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, etc.

Front

What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

Front

Which skier has the greatest gravitational potential energy (Eg)?

Back

Skier 1.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground.

Front

How can energy be transformed?

Back

Energy can be transformed from one form to another, such as from potential to kinetic energy.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation?

Back

A falling object converts gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy.