Understanding Energy and Forces

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What is the term for the energy of moving objects?

  • Chemical energy
  • Kinetic energy (correct)
  • Thermal energy
  • Potential energy

How does potential energy change?

  • It decreases with temperature increase.
  • It increases when an object is lifted higher. (correct)
  • It is converted to thermal energy when released.
  • It is constant regardless of position.

What happens to energy during a transfer of work?

  • Energy is created from the motion of the object.
  • Energy is transferred from one object to another. (correct)
  • Energy is destroyed in the process.
  • Energy remains unchanged regardless of work done.

Which statement describes the law of conservation of energy?

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What does power measure?

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Flashcards

Energy

The ability to do work or cause change. It's what makes things happen around us, like moving objects, heating things up, or creating light.

Kinetic Energy

The energy of motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

Potential Energy

Stored energy that has the potential to do work. It's like waiting energy waiting to be released.

Force

A push or pull that can make objects move, stop, or change direction. It's how we interact with the world.

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Power

How quickly energy is used or work is done. It's like the speed of energy transfer.

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Study Notes

Energy Defined

  • Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.
  • Energy is needed for all processes like movement, heating, or light production.
  • There are many forms of energy.

Types of Energy

  • Kinetic energy: Energy of moving objects
  • Potential energy: Stored energy (e.g., water in a dam, stretched rubber band)
  • Thermal energy: Heat energy
  • Light energy: From the sun or a light bulb
  • Chemical energy: Stored in food or fuel

Law of Conservation of Energy

  • Energy cannot be created or destroyed.
  • It only changes from one form to another.

Understanding Force and Energy

Forces and Motion

  • A force is a push or a pull that causes movement, stopping, or direction changes.
  • Forces can transfer energy (e.g., kicking a ball).

Work and Energy

  • Work is done when a force moves an object over a distance (e.g., lifting a box).
  • Work transfers energy between objects.

Kinetic and Potential Energy

  • Kinetic energy increases as an object moves faster.
  • Potential energy increases with increased height or stretching.

Energy Transfer

  • Energy moves between objects or changes forms (e.g., chemical energy to kinetic energy during running).

Power

  • Power is the rate of energy use or work done.
  • Higher power objects use energy faster for quicker work.

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