Mechanical Energy

Which is an example of an object that has kinetic energy?

• a book on top of a desk

• a cup of water on a table

• a ball rolling down a hill

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Which is the least amount of potential energy?

• a ball at the top of a hill

• a roller coaster going down a hill

• a child at the top of a slide

• a car parked in a parking lot

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Which statement best defines Mechanical Energy?

• Energy produced by a machine or moving part.

• Energy that is produced by an electrical current in a circuit.

• Energy from the sun.

• Energy that travels in waves due to vibrations.

The energy associated with the motion and position of an object is

• A. Electrical Energy

• B. Mechanical Energy

• C. Light Energy

• D. Sound Energy

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Form of energy associated with the motion, position, or shape of an object. Ex. Motor, riding a bicycle, running

• Mechanical Energy

• Nuclear Energy

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Turning gears are an example of...

• sound energy

• mechanical energy

• light energy

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All of the following are examples demonstrating mechanical energy, (a)   -

• a fire roasting marshmallows

• a fan blowing out air

• a girl kicking a ball across the ya

• a boy writing with a pen

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Examples of objects that use different types of energy to perform their functions are shown. Which examples use mechanical energy to perform their functions?

• Examples 1, 2, and 4

• Examples 1, 3, and 4

• Examples 1 and 2 only

• Examples 3 and 4 only

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Mechanical energy is the energy of ​ (a)  

• movement

• light

• sound

• heat

Rube Goldberg was an artist who drew cartoons that showed a very complicated way to do a simple task. The picture above shows a cartoon like the ones Goldberg drew. Which form of energy is used to turn on the switch?

• Light energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical Energy

• Mechanical Energy

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