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15.3 Review
1. What is transferred by a force moving an object a certain distance?

2. The energy of motion is called _______________ energy

3. 30kg moving at 2 m/s what is the kinetic energy?

4. If you double the speed of an object you quadruple its

________________________.

5. An objects gravitational potential energy is related to its _____________ relative

to a reference level. The acceleration due to _________________ and its
____________?

6. A windup toy, compressed basketball, and a stretched rubber band are all
examples of __________________ potential energy

7. Why is the gravitational potential energy on the moon less than that on the earth?

8. Gravitational potential energy is always measured relative to a _________ point.

9. The energy stored in gasoline is ________________________

10. The total potential and kinetic energy of all the microscopic particles makes up its
____________________________.

11. Walking converts ______________ energy into mechanical energy.

12. What type of energy do nuclear power plants produce while using nuclear energy?

13. Solar cells convert what type of energy into electrical energy.

14. Energy increases when ________________ is done on an object.

15. Energy and work are measured in the SI units called _________________.

16. If the ______________ of an object doubles, its kinetic energy doubles.

17. The kinetic energy of an object is proportional to the square of its

___________________.

18. Energy stored do to its position is called ____________________ energy.

19. What equation do you use to an objects gravitational energy?

20. Wind turbines convert _______________ energy into electrical energy.