Explore Types of Energy

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What type of energy does a car engine transfer to make the car move?

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Kinetic Energy

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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The energy that an object has because it is moving.

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Can energy be transferred from one object to another?

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True

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Potential Energy

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What kind of energy does a skater have at the top of a ramp?

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Potential Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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

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What is the formula for Kinetic Energy?

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KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is an example of converting energy from one type to another?

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A toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What is the relationship between energy and motion?

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Energy is required to create motion; moving objects have kinetic energy.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.