CK-12 Ch.03 Introduction to Energy Test

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Harmful effects of using fossil fuels for energy include

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Air pollution, acid rain, and smog.

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Using force to move matter is the definition of __________ in physics.

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Work

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An object has potential energy because of its shape or __________.

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Position

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The energy of moving objects is called

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Kinetic energy.

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Which of the following objects has potential energy?

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A rollercoaster at the top of the hill, a bungee cord that is stretched, and a spring that is compressed.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.