Energy and Work Exit Ticket

Which of the following most closely describes thermal energy?

• Electrons moving across a conductor.

• Molecules in the air vibrating to produce sound.

• Energy that is given off as heat from the vibration of molecules.

• A type of energy transmitted through light waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

• The sum of potential energy (due to position) and kinetic energy (due to motion) in an object.

• The energy transferred through sound waves.

• The energy stored in batteries.

• The energy produced by machines.

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What is the formula to calculate work?

• work = force + distance

• work = force / distance

• work = force - distance

• work = force x distance

What is the SI unit of work?

Daniel is moving a couch across his living room to allow for a remodel. He moves it 14 meters, and figures he does about 28 J of work. What is the force that Daniel used in order to move his couch? Use significant figures and units.

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Which type of energy is most obviously present in a roller coaster and would be calculated by observing its motion?

• Radiant Energy

• Sound Energy

• Electrical Energy

• Mechanical Energy

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If a force of 10 N is applied to an object and it moves a distance of 5 meters, what is the work done? Use significant figures and units.

How is work related to energy?

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Work is related to energy because ...

Work is _____, which is related to energy.