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| Energy | The ability to do work. |
| Kinetic Energy | The amount of energy something has because it's in motion (Energy in motion.) |
| Kinetic Energy Formula | \[\frac{1}{2}mv^2\] |
| Kinetic Energy Formula... m=___ v= ___ | m= Mass v= Velocity |
| Velocity | The speed in which something moves or happens |
| Joules | The unit used to measure Kinetic Energy. |
| Potential Energy | Energy that is stored as a result of position and shape. (Stored Energy) |
| Potential Energy Formula | \[ mgh \] |
| Potential Energy Formula... m=___ g=___ h=___ | m= Mass g= Gravity (due to acceleration) h= Height |
| Gravitational Potential Energy | Potential energy that is stored in objects depending on their height. EXAMPLE: Diver on Diving Board |
| What does gravitational energy depend on? | Mass, Height, and Acceleration |
| Elastic Potential Energy | Potential energy that is stored when an object is deformed, stretched, or compressed. EXAMPLE: Shock-Absorbers on Bike |
| Example of Kinetic and Potential Energy in Action |
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| Law of Conservation: Matter can't be created nor destroyed; however, it can be rearranged. |
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| Mechanical Energy | The energy associated with the motion and position of everyday objects. |
| Example of Mechanical Energy |
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| Chemical Energy | Energy stored in chemical bonds. |
| Example of Chemical Energy |
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| Thermal Energy | The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles in an object. |
| Example of Thermal Energy |
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| Electromagnetic Energy | A form of energy that travels through space in the form of waves. |
| Example of Electromagnetic Energy |
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| Nuclear Energy | The energy stored in atomic nuclei |
| Example of Nuclear Energy |
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