Energy Review

Front

What is Electrical Energy transferred to?

Back

Mechanical Energy.

Front

What type of wave is a longitudinal wave?

Back

A wave in which the particle displacement is parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Front

What is Solar Energy transferred to?

Back

Electrical Energy.

Front

When do you have the maximum kinetic energy on a roller coaster?

Back

At the bottom of each hill.

Front

What is Chemical Energy transferred to?

Back

Mechanical Energy.

Front

Define Mechanical Energy.

Back

The sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

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

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.