6th Grade Science Units 1-6

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Energy stored in foods is _____________; digested food releases ___________ energy for movement and ________________ energy as heat.

Back

chemical, mechanical, thermal

Front

Determine whether the following example is Potential Energy (PE) or Kinetic Energy (KE): Chemical Potential Energy

Back

Chemical Potential Energy

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Heat transfer moves from _______________________ objects to _____________________ objects.

Back

warmer to cooler

Front

What kind of energy is in a stretched rubber band?

Back

Elastic Potential

Front

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position, while kinetic energy is energy due to its motion.

Front

What is Potential Energy?

Back

Potential Energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

Front

What is Kinetic Energy?

Back

Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

What is an example of Gravitational Potential Energy?

Back

A rock held at a height above the ground.

Front

What is an example of Elastic Potential Energy?

Back

A compressed spring or a stretched rubber band.

Front

What is Thermal Energy?

Back

Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.