Energy unit 1 flashcard review

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in an object when it is stretched or compressed, such as in a spring.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy made available by the flow of electric charge through a conductor.

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How does the speed of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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

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What type of energy does a rock at the edge of a cliff possess?

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A rock at the edge of a cliff possesses potential energy due to its height.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field.

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What is the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with the mass of the object; more mass means more kinetic energy at the same speed.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.