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An arrow is fired at a target on a high wall. How does the energy change between the moment the arrow is fired and the moment it hits the target?

A
The potential energy and kinetic energy remain the same.
B
The potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.
C
The kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases.
D
The kinetic energy remains at zero, but potential energy increases.
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A generator contains a coil that spins to produce an electric current. How is energy transformed by using a generator?

A
Thermal energy is transformed to potential energy.
B
Thermal energy is transformed to mechanical energy.
C
Chemical energy is transformed to electromagnetic energy.
D
Mechanical energy is transformed to electromagnetic energy.
4

What type of energy is the sum of an object’s potential and kinetic energy?

A
mechanical energy
B
electromagnetic energy
C
chemical energy
D
thermal energy
6

Thermal energy is the energy associated with

A
electric fields.
B
being stored in chemical bonds.
C
the pull of gravity.
D
temperature.
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A cyclist eats a full meal before going to ride a bike for 2 hours. Which energy transformation happens during this process?

A
Chemical energy turns into mechanical energy.
B
Kinetic energy turns into potential energy.
C
Thermal energy turns into electromagnetic energy.
D
Potential energy turns into chemical energy.
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Which energy change best relates to a boulder that is rolling down the side of a hill?

A
potential energy transforming into kinetic energy
B
mechanical energy transforming into thermal energy
C
potential energy transforming into electromagnetic energy
D
mechanical energy transforming into electromagnetic energy
10

Which statement describes thermal energy?

A
the energy that is associated with electric fields
B
the energy that is stored in chemical bonds
C
the energy that is associated with the pull of gravity
D
the energy that is associated with temperature

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