energy types

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state. It depends on factors like height and weight.

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What factors does potential energy depend on?

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Potential energy depends on the height and weight of the object.

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

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The rock possesses potential energy because it has the potential to fall.

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What is stored energy called?

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Stored energy is called potential energy.

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What happens to the energy of a bouncing ball when it stops?

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The energy is transferred into the ground and the air in the form of thermal and sound energy.

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What type of energy is transferred to thermal energy in an oven?

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Electrical energy is transferred to thermal energy in an oven.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A moving car or a running person are examples of kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy when an object moves.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.