12 Questions
What is kinetic energy?
Energy associated with an object's motion.
Give an example of kinetic energy in action.
Wrecking ball in motion used for demolition.
What happens when a wrecking ball is not in motion?
It does not do any work.
What is thermal energy?
Energy related to the activity level of atoms and molecules.
Differentiate between radiant energy and thermal energy.
Radiant energy refers to waves or particles, while thermal energy describes atomic and molecular activity.
How is sound energy perceived by humans?
As vibrations reaching the human ear.
What is the energy associated with the mechanical movement of objects?
Mechanical energy
What type of energy is stored in an object or system of objects?
Potential energy
What is the energy stored in an object due to its vertical position or height?
Gravitational potential energy
Which type of energy is stored in the chemical bonds of a substance?
Chemical potential energy
What is the energy that is needed to move a charge against an electric field?
Electric potential energy
What is the term for the energy associated with the flow of negatively charged electrons around a circuit?
Electrical energy
Explore the concept of kinetic energy with a real-life example of a wrecking ball in motion and its ability to do work by causing damage. Learn how objects in motion possess the capability to cause changes and perform tasks.
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