Energy Review

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a cart at the top of a hill has more potential energy than at the bottom.

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Which position has the most potential energy when a cart is released from rest?

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The position at the highest point (position a) has the most potential energy.

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What type of waves on the Electromagnetic Spectrum have the least energy?

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Radio Waves have the least energy compared to Infrared Radiation, Visible Light, and Gamma Rays.

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What is radiant heat?

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Radiant heat is the transfer of heat through space, such as the warmth felt from the sun.

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What happens when you push or pull an object?

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You push something away or pull something towards you.

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How does heat transfer between objects of different temperatures?

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Heat always moves from an object of higher temperature to an object of lower temperature.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. For example, a moving car has kinetic energy.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that 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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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.