U3 Energy L1-5 Review

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion refers to how energy changes from one type to another.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Mechanical Kinetic Energy is the type of energy associated with the motion of an object.

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What remains constant in a closed system regarding energy?

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Total energy remains constant in a closed system.

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What type of energy is stored in a compressed spring?

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Elastic Potential Energy is stored in a compressed spring.

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What happens if you break a scientific law?

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You can't break a scientific law; they are things no one has ever found an exception to.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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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 based on its position or state.

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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.

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What is an example of energy conversion in everyday life?

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An example of energy conversion is a toaster converting electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.