Introduction to Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to cause change.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is stored energy called?

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Potential energy.

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Which position has the most kinetic energy?

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Position D has the most kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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The heat produced by a stove or a heater.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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The energy that powers your home appliances.

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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.