Forms of energy flashcard review

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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 (kinetic energy) or its position (potential energy).

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What type of energy does a battery convert?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work. It is energy based on an object's position or condition.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is the role of solar panels?

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Solar panels convert light energy from the sun into electrical energy.

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What is the function of a lamp shade?

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A lamp shade diffuses light and can be removed without affecting the lamp's ability to produce light.

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What is the difference between sound energy and light energy?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrating objects and travels through air or other mediums, while light energy travels in waves and can move through a vacuum.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is an example of stored energy?

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An example of stored energy is a stretched rubber band, which has potential energy.