Energy Transformations

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic energy.

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How is energy defined in physics?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

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What type of energy is stored in chemical bonds?

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Chemical energy.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed.

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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 state.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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A falling object transforms potential energy into kinetic 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.

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work is done when energy is transferred from one system to another.