Law of Conservation of 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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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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As the mass of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases, assuming velocity remains constant.

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Where is potential energy the greatest when a ball is projected into the air?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the ball's trajectory.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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Is it true that energy cannot be destroyed?

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True.

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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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Radiant energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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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.

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Give an example of a transformation from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy that transforms into kinetic energy as it descends.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, such as heat from a stove.