Block 2

Question 1

Define Energy:

Answer 1

The ability to do work.

If an object does work (exerts a force over a distance to move an object) the object or organism uses energy.

Question 2

What are the five main forms of energy?

Answer 2

Heat
Chemical
Electromagnetic
Nuclear
Mechanical

Question 3

What is mechanical energy?

Answer 3

Energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or its stored energy of position.

Question 4

What is kinetic energy?

Answer 4

Energy in Motion

Question 5

What is potential energy?

Answer 5

Energy that an object can store/has stored.

Question 6

The faster an object moves the more ______ energy it has.

Answer 6

Kinetic

Question 7

Work equation

Answer 7

Force X Distance

Question 8

1 newton meter = _ joules

Answer 8

1

Question 9

In regards to kinetic energy mass is important but ______ is more important of a factor.

Answer 9

Velocity