Energy Flashcard Practice!

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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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Give an example of kinetic energy.

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A tennis ball rolling across the court is an example of kinetic energy.

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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 car parked on a steep hill has potential energy.

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What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds between molecules of matter.

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What is the relationship between motion and kinetic energy?

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Energy due to motion is called kinetic energy.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A piece of coal before it's burned has potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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Thermal energy is the energy associated with heat.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.