Energy

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What form of energy must be present from a lightbulb to light?

Back

Electrical kinetic energy is the form of energy that must be present.

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What form of energy is created using heat?

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Thermal energy is created using heat.

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What factors increase an object's potential energy?

Back

An object's potential energy increases with its height and mass.

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What is the energy from movement called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy from movement.

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What is the main source of all energy on Earth?

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The main source of all energy on Earth is the sun.

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What is potential energy?

Back

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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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 is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy = mass × gravity × height.