Energy Circuits Renewable/Nonrenewable

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. Examples include a lawn mower, gears, scissors, and a hammer.

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Which of the following is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource?

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Wood is NOT a nonrenewable energy resource. Nonrenewable resources include gas, coal, and oil.

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What is the purpose of a warming tray?

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A warming tray is used to keep food warm during events like parties.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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Playing an instrument is an example of sound energy.

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How can a bicyclist make a light bulb brighter?

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The bicyclist can pedal faster to increase the energy moving to the light bulb.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy comes from sources that can be replenished naturally, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas.

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What is an example of solar energy?

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Solar panels converting sunlight into electricity is an example of solar energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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. For example, a book on a shelf has potential energy.

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