Mechanical Energy

If a toy car rolls along a sidewalk, that is level, what would cause it to lose its kinetic energy?

• Heat

• Friction

• Magnetism

• Temperature

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What is mechanical energy?

• Objects that are burning up in the sky.

• The ability to do work or cause change.

• A state of matter such as solid, liquid or gas

• An electric current that travel through a circuit.

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Mechanical energy is the energy is the ability to cause ________or do __________.

Which list contains the correct words to complete the sentence above?

• change, work

• damage, work

• work, everything

• effect, motion

Which statement completes the graphic organizer?

• Measuring someone’s temperature

• Having your ice cream melt in the sun.

• Riding a bike.

• The electricity running through your television.

A student records the following information about what was observed the classroom. Characteristics of Mechanical Energy Which example of mechanical energy is being described?

• Sharpening a pencil.

• Throwing a ball.

• Melting a ball.

• Breaking a pencil.

The football player uses the body to play the sport. Which type of energy does a carpenter use with her body to get the job done?

• Mechanical

• Electrical

• Light

• Solar

What is mechanical energy?

• Mechanical energy is energy that gives us heat.

• Mechanical energy is a form of energy.

• Mechanical energy is a form of energy. It is all the energy that an object has because of its motion and its position.

• Mechanical energy is made by the vibrations of objects.

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Is mechanical energy also kinetic energy?

• Yes

• No

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Is mechanical energy also potential energy?

• Yes

• No

How do animals use mechanical energy?

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