Energy Transformations

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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. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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Where is maximum potential energy found on a rollercoaster?

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At the top of the big hill, where the car stops for a brief moment.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.

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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 type of energy do plants convert during photosynthesis?

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Plants convert radiant energy (light energy) into chemical energy (food) during photosynthesis.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that travels through space as waves and includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What are the three types of energy that electromagnetic energy is also referred to as?

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Radiant, solar, and light energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most gravitational potential energy?

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At position W, which is at the highest point of the track.

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What happens to energy during a transformation?

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During a transformation, energy changes from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant.

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