Energy Flashcard

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What type of energy do plants produce during photosynthesis?

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Plants produce chemical energy during photosynthesis, which is stored in the form of sugar.

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What are the two main types of mechanical energy?

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The two main types of mechanical energy are potential energy (stored energy) and kinetic energy (energy of motion).

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Where does most of the energy we use on Earth come from?

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Most of the energy we use on Earth originally comes from the sun.

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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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What is the relationship between speed and kinetic energy?

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As the speed of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as electricity.

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What is an example of stored chemical energy?

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Batteries contain stored chemical energy that can be converted into electrical energy.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy, which is a combination of its kinetic energy (due to motion) and potential energy (due to its height).