Thermal and Mechanical Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion and position. It can be seen when objects move or are in a position to move.

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Give an example of mechanical energy.

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Jumping on a trampoline is an example of mechanical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. It is the energy that makes things warm.

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Does thermal energy cause you to be cold?

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False. Thermal energy causes things to be warm, not cold.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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A pot of water boiling on the stove is an example of thermal energy.

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What causes thermal energy?

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Thermal energy comes from heat.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Thermal energy is related to temperature; as thermal energy increases, temperature usually increases.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is a type of mechanical energy that is associated with the motion of an object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How can you increase mechanical energy?

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You can increase mechanical energy by increasing the speed of an object or raising it to a higher position.