Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are kinetic energy and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What type of energy is stored in batteries?

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Batteries store chemical energy.

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How does height affect potential energy?

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The potential energy of an object increases with height; the higher the object, the greater its potential energy.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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An example of kinetic energy is a moving car or a flowing river.

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What happens to energy when a skateboarder goes down a ramp?

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As a skateboarder goes down a ramp, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is the relationship between mass and potential energy?

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Potential energy is directly proportional to mass; greater mass results in greater potential energy at a given height.

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What is the formula for calculating potential energy?

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Potential energy (PE) can be calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.