Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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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 of an object in motion.

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What happens to energy when you turn on a blow dryer?

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Electrical energy is transformed into sound and heat.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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Can energy change forms?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another, like from electrical to thermal energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A skier at the top of a hill has potential energy due to their height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.