Big Idea 10 and 11 Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What happens when energy is applied to an object?

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When energy is applied to an object, it can cause the object to move, change shape, or produce sound or heat.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How does energy transfer occur?

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Energy transfer occurs when energy moves from one object to another, such as when a person pushes a swing.

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What is the relationship between energy and motion?

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Energy is required to create motion; the more energy applied, the faster an object can move.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves that travel through the air.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is transferred from warmer objects to cooler ones.

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What is reflection of light?

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Reflection of light occurs when light bounces off a surface, such as a mirror.