Energy Transformations

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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 potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, but the total energy remains constant.

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Define potential energy.

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, such as an object held at a height.

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Define kinetic energy.

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

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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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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How can you identify potential energy in a scenario?

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Potential energy can be identified in scenarios where an object is at rest and has the potential to move due to its position, like a ball at the top of a hill.

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What type of energy does a stretched rubber band have?

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A stretched rubber band has elastic potential energy due to its deformation.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground, calculated as weight times height.

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What happens to the energy of a rolling ball?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy due to its motion and may also have potential energy if it is on an incline.

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What is an example of energy transformation in everyday life?

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An example of energy transformation is a light bulb converting electrical energy into light energy.