Energy Basics

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What does it mean for energy to be conserved?

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It means that the total energy in a closed system remains constant over time.

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Can stored energy be transferred?

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Yes, stored energy can be transferred from one object to another.

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What type of energy does a falling object possess?

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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the object falls.

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Which has more energy: a larger object or a smaller object moving at the same speed?

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The larger object has more energy due to its greater mass.

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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 based on its position or state.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy increases with mass; it is directly proportional to the mass of the object.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What happens to energy when a baseball is thrown?

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The energy is transferred from the thrower to the baseball, increasing its kinetic energy.