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 from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as a swing at the highest point.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground, calculated as mass x gravity x height.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered toy?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into mechanical energy to power the toy.

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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 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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What type of energy transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a food chain?

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In a food chain, plants transform solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, which is then passed on to herbivores and carnivores.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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