Energy: EOM 2 Flashcard

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and more.

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What is heat transfer?

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Heat transfer is the movement of thermal energy from one object or substance to another due to a temperature difference.

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What is a complete circuit?

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A complete circuit is a closed loop that allows electric current to flow, consisting of a power source, conductors, and a load.

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What happens to speed when energy increases?

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As the amount of energy increases, the speed of the object increases.

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What type of energy does a microwave use?

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A microwave uses electric energy to generate microwaves that heat food.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one object or system to another.