Unit 4 Week 2: Energy Transfer and Transformations

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one system or object to another, often resulting in a change in form or state.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation refers to the change of energy from one form to another, such as chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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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, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object, which is the energy associated with its motion and position.

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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, such as an object at height or 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, calculated as 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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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 is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard when they reach a listener's ear.

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