FOSS Inv. 4: Energy Transfer

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What is a collision?

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A collision is when one object hits another object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that matter has because of its motion. The faster an object is moving, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is evidence of energy transfer when near a lit candle?

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Heat is evidence that energy is transferred when you bring your hand near a lit candle.

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What happens to energy during a collision?

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Energy moves from the object with more energy to the object with less energy, which is called transfer of energy.

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When is energy transferred from a ball to a cork?

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Energy is transferred from the ball to the cork when the ball collides with the cork.

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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 does speed affect kinetic energy?

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The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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An example of energy transfer is when a moving ball hits a stationary object and causes it to move.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the movement of atoms and molecules in a substance.

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What is the relationship between motion and energy?

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Motion is a form of energy; when an object is in motion, it has kinetic energy.