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- 1. Before a wooden bow is pulled back to shoot an arrow, elastic potential energy is __________ inside the bent structure.
- 7. A form of energy that flows from a region of higher temperature to a region of lower temperature.
- 8. The form of energy that flows through a closed circuit to operate appliances like motors or heaters.
- 9. The form of energy possessed by any moving object, which increases when the object moves faster.
- 13. Any object or system that provides or supplies a form of energy to other components in a setup.
- 15. The specific form of energy produced by an appliance that performs the intended task, like light from a lamp.
- 16. A squeezed metal spring possesses more elastic potential energy when it undergoes a greater __________ from its original shape.
- 17. The general term for stored energy that an object possesses due to its position, condition, or chemical composition.
- 18. A stretched rubber band possesses more elastic potential energy when it undergoes a greater __________ from its original length.
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- 2. An object that takes in or absorbs a form of energy from a supplying component.
- 3. A form of energy that travels in straight lines and allows our eyes to see the surroundings clearly.
- 4. A rolling marble will possess more kinetic energy if it undergoes an increase in its __________.
- 5. An object has more kinetic energy if it moves at the same speed but has a greater amount of __________.
- 6. A stationary rock will possess more gravitational potential energy if it is placed at a greater __________ above the ground.
- 10. The process where energy changes from one form to another, such as when a dropped ball falls toward the ground.
- 11. A form of energy produced by vibrating objects that travels through a medium to our ears.
- 12. When a wooden log burns, the chemical potential energy stored inside is __________ as heat and light.
- 14. A force that opposes motion between two surfaces, causing some kinetic energy to change into unwanted heat.