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6th Science-Energy

Set 1 Energy

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What is energy? The ability to do work.
What is Kinetic Energy? Energy of an object that is due to the object's motion
Joules Units of measurement for Energy.
What is potential energy? The energy of an object thatis due to its position, shape or condition.
What is mechanical energy? The amount of work an object can do because of the object's kinetic and potential energy.
What is chemical energy? The energy of a compound that changes as its atoms are rearranged.
What is sound energy? Energy is caused by an objects vibrations.
What is light energy? Energy produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.
What is fission? This occurs when the nucleus of a large atom splits.
What is fusion? The joining of 2 or more nuclei to make a larger atom.
What is the formula for Kinetic energy? mass x velocity squared/ 2
What is more important, speed or mass? Speed.
when you wind a rubber band on a toy plane, what type of energy does the rubber band have? Elastic Potential Energy.
What do you call change from one form of energy to another? Energy conversion.
What do you use to measure energy from the sun? Radiometer.
What type of energy is used in photosynthesis? Chemical Energy.
What kind of energy is found in nuclear power plants? Nuclear.
What is caused by fast moving particles, heat or cold? Heat.
Created by: masonteach
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