Multiple Choice
During which period did energy use increase exponentially due to industrial advancements?
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9. Work & Energy
Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy
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What type of energy can be converted to kinetic energy when it is used to do work?
A
Nuclear energy
B
Thermal energy
C
Potential energy
D
Sound energy
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Understand that energy can be converted from one form to another. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, so any form of energy that can cause an object to move can be converted into kinetic energy.
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. When this energy is released, it can be converted into kinetic energy. For example, a ball held at a height has gravitational potential energy, which converts to kinetic energy as it falls.
Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of atoms and can be released through nuclear reactions. This energy can be converted into kinetic energy, for example, in nuclear power plants where it is used to produce steam that drives turbines.
Thermal energy, or heat, is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It can be converted into kinetic energy, such as in steam engines where heat is used to produce steam that moves pistons.
Sound energy is a type of mechanical wave energy that can cause particles in a medium to vibrate. While it is less common, sound energy can also be converted into kinetic energy, such as when sound waves cause a diaphragm in a speaker to move.
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