Science Energy Unit

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What is specific heat?

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Specific heat is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of a unit mass of a substance by one degree Celsius.

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Why would a chef prefer a copper pot over an aluminum pot?

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A copper pot would heat faster because it has a lower specific heat value.

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What happens to chemical energy when wood burns in a fireplace?

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The stored chemical energy in the logs is transformed into heat and light energy.

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What is the transformation of electrical energy in a toaster oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat energy.

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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 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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What happens to potential energy as a roller coaster goes downhill?

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Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What forms of energy does a television convert electrical energy into?

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A television converts electrical energy into light, sound, and heat.

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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?

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An example of energy transformation is a light bulb converting electrical energy into light and heat.