Energy Flashcard

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes motion.

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What is the transfer of energy when a force is applied to move an object called?

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Work.

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What kind of energy is represented in the picture?

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Chemical.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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A toaster transforming electrical energy into thermal energy.

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This form of energy means heat.

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Thermal.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car or a spinning wheel.