Energy Test Review

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hand generator lights a bulb?

Back

Mechanical to electrical.

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What kind of energy is associated with an object at rest due to its position?

Back

Potential energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

Back

Electrical → Mechanical → Sound.

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What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Moving energy.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Stored energy due to an object's position.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

Back

KE = 1/2 mv² (where m is mass and v is velocity).

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What is an example of renewable energy?

Back

Solar energy.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is energy of motion; potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.