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All changes in matter involve energy in one way or another. True or False?
True
All objects do NOT have mechanical energy. True or False?
False
There are two main types of mechanical energy. They are…
Kinetic and potential energy
What is kinetic energy?
The movement of objects
Objects with greater mass have more______ energy.
Kinetic
The faster an object is moving, the greater its ______ energy.
Kinetic
What is potential energy?
The energy an object has due to its position.
Give me an example of potential energy.
Gravity or elastic force.
The chemical energy in food helps our body to _____.
Function
Lightning is an example of _______ energy.
Electrical
What is light energy?
Energy that travels with light (for example: photosynthesis).
Uranium and plutonium have _____ energy.
Nuclear
What is nuclear energy used for?
To produce electrical energy in nuclear power plants.
Thermal energy passes from warmer bodies to cooler ones. True or False?
True
Give me an example of thermal energy.
Boiling water, touching a hot cup of coffee with your hand, a lamp.
What is a substance and give me an example of one.
Substances are where matter exists. For example: wood, plastics, air, carbon, and diamonds.
