Energy

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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 condition. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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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 energy?

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Energy is the ability to cause change in matter. It can exist in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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The energy stored in a battery is called chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It is used to power devices like lights and appliances.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a toaster, which converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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An example of potential energy is a stretched rubber band, which has energy stored due to its position.

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