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What is thermal energy primarily created from?
What is thermal energy primarily created from?
- The interaction of different gases
- The fusion of atomic nuclei
- The movement of electrons in a circuit
- The vibration of atoms and molecules (correct)
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between molecular movement and thermal energy?
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between molecular movement and thermal energy?
- Thermal energy only exists in solids
- Faster movement increases thermal energy (correct)
- Faster movement reduces thermal energy
- Molecular movement does not affect thermal energy
Which of the following terms is synonymous with thermal energy?
Which of the following terms is synonymous with thermal energy?
- Heat energy (correct)
- Kinetic energy
- Potential energy
- Chemical energy
What effect does increased vibration of molecules within a substance have?
What effect does increased vibration of molecules within a substance have?
Which factor is NOT related to the concept of thermal energy?
Which factor is NOT related to the concept of thermal energy?
What is the primary source of chemical energy?
What is the primary source of chemical energy?
Which of the following processes releases nuclear energy?
Which of the following processes releases nuclear energy?
Which substance is not a source of stored chemical energy?
Which substance is not a source of stored chemical energy?
What happens during nuclear fission?
What happens during nuclear fission?
Chemical energy can be found in which of the following?
Chemical energy can be found in which of the following?
What type of energy is associated with an object's position relative to the ground?
What type of energy is associated with an object's position relative to the ground?
Which statement accurately describes the First Law of Conservation of Energy?
Which statement accurately describes the First Law of Conservation of Energy?
Which of the following describes potential energy best?
Which of the following describes potential energy best?
What happens to gravitational energy as an object falls?
What happens to gravitational energy as an object falls?
In the context of energy transformations, which of these is NOT an example of gravitational energy?
In the context of energy transformations, which of these is NOT an example of gravitational energy?
What is sound energy primarily characterized by?
What is sound energy primarily characterized by?
How is elastic energy stored in an object?
How is elastic energy stored in an object?
Which of the following is an example of elastic energy?
Which of the following is an example of elastic energy?
Why is sound energy considered to have less energy than other forms of energy?
Why is sound energy considered to have less energy than other forms of energy?
Which objects can store elastic energy?
Which objects can store elastic energy?
What is electrical energy primarily characterized by?
What is electrical energy primarily characterized by?
Which of the following is an example of radiant energy?
Which of the following is an example of radiant energy?
How is electrical energy also referred to when moving through a wire?
How is electrical energy also referred to when moving through a wire?
What form of energy is described as kinetic energy traveling in waves?
What form of energy is described as kinetic energy traveling in waves?
Which of the following does NOT represent electrical energy?
Which of the following does NOT represent electrical energy?
What is light energy primarily composed of?
What is light energy primarily composed of?
Which of the following statements about motion energy is true?
Which of the following statements about motion energy is true?
Which of the following is NOT an example of motion energy?
Which of the following is NOT an example of motion energy?
What is the primary way that light energy is produced?
What is the primary way that light energy is produced?
How does the speed of an object affect its motion energy?
How does the speed of an object affect its motion energy?
What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object's height increases?
What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object's height increases?
Which form of energy is associated with the stretching or bending of an object?
Which form of energy is associated with the stretching or bending of an object?
What is the primary characteristic of kinetic energy?
What is the primary characteristic of kinetic energy?
Which of the following statements is true about kinetic energy?
Which of the following statements is true about kinetic energy?
Which of these is NOT a form of potential energy?
Which of these is NOT a form of potential energy?
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Study Notes
Chemical Energy
- Energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules.
- Found in food, biomass, petroleum, and natural gas.
Nuclear Energy
- Stored within the nucleus of atoms.
- Released through nuclear fission (splitting) or fusion (combining) of nuclei.
- Nuclear power plants predominantly utilize uranium fission to generate electricity.
Thermal (Heat) Energy
- Created from atomic and molecular vibrations; faster movement equates to higher energy and temperature.
- Also referred to as heat energy.
Gravitational Energy
- A type of potential energy associated with gravity.
- Energy is stored in objects positioned at a height relative to a lower position.
Law of Conservation of Energy
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
Sound Energy
- Energy resulting from the movement of vibrations through substances.
- Travels in waves; generally contains less energy compared to other energy forms.
Elastic Energy
- A form of potential energy stored in elastic objects like coiled springs or stretched elastics.
- This energy accumulates when a force stretches or squashes the elastic material.
Light Energy
- A form of electromagnetic radiation comprised of photons.
- Produced when atoms in an object heat up; visible to the human eye and travels in waves.
Motion Energy
- Also known as mechanical energy; energy contained in moving objects.
- Greater speed in motion results in higher energy levels. Examples include wind, flowing rivers, and moving vehicles.
Electrical Energy
- Involves the movement of electrons, fundamental particles within atoms.
- Electricity is the flow of electrons through a conductor; lightning exemplifies electrical energy.
Radiant Energy
- Also called light energy or electromagnetic energy; a type of kinetic energy.
- Travels in waves and includes energy from the sun, x-rays, and radio waves.
Gravitational Potential Energy
- Increases with height and mass of an object.
- Higher position equates to greater potential energy, exemplified by a rollercoaster at the top of a hill compared to the bottom.
Elastic Potential Energy
- Energy that is stored in objects when they are bent, twisted, or stretched.
- Common examples include springs and rubber bands.
Potential Energy Overview
- Defined as stored energy or energy associated with an object's position.
- Key forms of potential energy:
- Gravitational
- Elastic
- Magnetic
- Chemical
- Electrostatic
- Nuclear
Kinetic Energy Overview
- Considered the energy of motion.
- Increases with an object's speed and mass.
- Key components:
- Greater speed results in higher kinetic energy.
- Greater mass contributes to increased kinetic energy.
- Example: A rollercoaster traveling at the bottom of a hill at peak speed has maximum kinetic energy.
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