Energy Transformations

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According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be ______ or _______

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created, destroyed

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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most kinetic energy?

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At the lowest point of the track (position X).

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Turning on a lamp is an example of energy transformation from electrical to which three forms of energy? Which of these is NOT created by the lamp?

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The lamp transforms electrical energy to light, thermal, and sound energy. Chemical energy is NOT created by the lamp.

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Gravitational potential energy depends on which two factors?

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Height and mass of the object.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot plate when it is plugged in?

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Electrical to thermal energy.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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

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What is the formula for calculating gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy (PE) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g) × height (h).

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a battery-powered device?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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