Energy Major Grade Review

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What type of energy does a wind-up toy use?

Back

Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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What form of energy is Kylin trying to get away from by pulling the covers over his head?

Back

Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and allows us to see.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to increase the speed and mechanical energy of an object?

Back

Adding more weight to it to make it heavier does not increase speed or mechanical energy.

Front

What is the term for where something is located?

Back

Position is the specific location of an object.

Front

What kind of energy is associated with vibrations?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects.

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye.