Energy Forms

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of objects, such as a football thrown by a quarterback?

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Mechanical energy

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What energy is produced by nuclear reactions, such as fusion in the sun or fission in power plants?

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Nuclear energy

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What type of energy is generated by vibrations that create sound, such as clapping or singing?

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Sound energy

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What is the term for stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object?

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Potential energy

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What type of energy is found in chemical bonds, such as in food, gasoline, or matches?

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Chemical energy

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What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position or shape.

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How is mechanical energy calculated in a system?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in a system.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A drawn bow has potential energy due to its position.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.