Energy Unit Test

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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 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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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into other forms of energy.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What are solar panels used for?

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Solar panels are used to convert sunlight into electricity.

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What is an example of an object with high kinetic energy?

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A racecar driving at high speed.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book resting on a table.

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What happens to potential energy when an object falls?

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It transforms into kinetic energy as the object moves.