Energy and Energy Transformation

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

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Where is potential energy highest in a roller coaster?

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At the top of the first hill.

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What type of energy is contained in a battery?

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Electrical potential energy.

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Define radiant energy.

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Radiant energy is kinetic energy sent off in the form of electromagnetic waves.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the potential energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is mechanical kinetic energy?

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Mechanical kinetic energy is the energy associated with the motion of an object that can do work.

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How does energy transform in a roller coaster?

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Energy transforms from potential energy at the top of the hill to kinetic energy as the coaster descends.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Give an example of energy transformation in everyday life.

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When you eat food, chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy when you move.