Big Ideas 10 and 11 Energy and Energy Transformations

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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 are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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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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How is sound energy produced?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrations.

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What is light energy?

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

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What is the relationship between vibration and sound pitch?

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A high-pitch sound is produced when an object vibrates quickly.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored energy found in food, batteries, and fuels.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music played from a speaker.

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What allows us to see objects?

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Light reflecting off of objects allows us to see.