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 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 a height.

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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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How does height affect potential energy?

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The higher an object is, the more potential energy it has due to the gravitational force acting on it.

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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.

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What happens to energy when an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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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 is an example of energy transformation in a falling apple?

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When an apple falls from a tree, its potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy as it accelerates downward.

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What type of energy is present when a stretched rubber band is released?

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When a stretched rubber band is released, the stored potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

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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 generated by moving objects.