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What is energy often understood as?
What is energy often understood as?
- A physical system's ability to do work (correct)
- A physical system's ability to generate heat
- A physical system's ability to stand still
- A physical system's ability to move slowly
Which form of energy relates to an object's motion?
Which form of energy relates to an object's motion?
- Thermal Energy
- Potential Energy
- Chemical Energy
- Kinetic Energy (correct)
If a book is sitting on a table, what type of energy does it have?
If a book is sitting on a table, what type of energy does it have?
- Electrical Energy
- Radiant Energy
- Nuclear Energy
- Potential Energy (correct)
In physics, work is defined as a force acting through a __________.
In physics, work is defined as a force acting through a __________.
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic form of energy?
Which of the following is NOT considered a basic form of energy?
Why is understanding energy important in describing natural phenomena?
Why is understanding energy important in describing natural phenomena?
What is one reason for the expansion of solar installations into residential areas?
What is one reason for the expansion of solar installations into residential areas?
How is wind energy primarily captured to generate electricity today?
How is wind energy primarily captured to generate electricity today?
Which type of energy is associated with the potential and kinetic energy of air molecules?
Which type of energy is associated with the potential and kinetic energy of air molecules?
What type of energy is exhibited by the glucose in your body when chemically reacted with oxygen?
What type of energy is exhibited by the glucose in your body when chemically reacted with oxygen?
What type of energy is associated with electromagnetic waves such as radio waves and microwaves?
What type of energy is associated with electromagnetic waves such as radio waves and microwaves?
Which form of energy involves reactions that lead to changes in the structure of atomic nuclei?
Which form of energy involves reactions that lead to changes in the structure of atomic nuclei?
Which type of energy is related to the collective, microscopic kinetic and potential energy of molecules in a substance like coffee?
Which type of energy is related to the collective, microscopic kinetic and potential energy of molecules in a substance like coffee?
What type of particles are atoms made up of?
What type of particles are atoms made up of?
Where does geothermal energy come from?
Where does geothermal energy come from?
How is geothermal energy harnessed to produce electricity?
How is geothermal energy harnessed to produce electricity?
What is a primary source of tidal energy?
What is a primary source of tidal energy?
How is tidal energy generated through barrage generation?
How is tidal energy generated through barrage generation?
What role do tidal forces play in the generation of tidal energy?
What role do tidal forces play in the generation of tidal energy?
Why is ocean energy not currently as cost-effective as other renewable sources?
Why is ocean energy not currently as cost-effective as other renewable sources?
What are fossil fuels formed by?
What are fossil fuels formed by?
What is an advantage of nonrenewable energy sources?
What is an advantage of nonrenewable energy sources?
What happens if the energy source of nonrenewable energy is used up?
What happens if the energy source of nonrenewable energy is used up?
How does electricity generation impact the environment?
How does electricity generation impact the environment?
Which type of electricity generation generally does not contribute to climate change?
Which type of electricity generation generally does not contribute to climate change?
What is a disadvantage of nonrenewable energy sources in terms of the environment?
What is a disadvantage of nonrenewable energy sources in terms of the environment?
