Understanding Motion Energy Basics

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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 electrical energy to light energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, like a compressed spring.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, such as a moving car.

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Give an example of kinetic energy in real life.

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A rolling ball is an example of kinetic energy.

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What type of energy does a flying airplane have?

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A flying airplane has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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What happens to energy when you turn on a lamp?

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When you turn on a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car engine?

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In a car engine, chemical energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is an example of potential energy in everyday life?

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A compressed spring is an example of potential energy.