Energy Transformations

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically measured relative to a reference point.

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

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At the highest point of the track.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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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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What are the two forms of energy that cannot be created or destroyed according to the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Created and destroyed.

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What type of energy is associated with the bonds between atoms in a molecule?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and other forms of energy.

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Which type of energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What is an example of a transformation of energy from potential to kinetic?

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A roller coaster cart descending from a height converts gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, dependent on its mass and velocity.