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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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What are the five forms of energy?

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The five forms of energy are Mechanical, Thermal, Electrical, Radiant, and Chemical.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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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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How do plants transform energy?

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Plants transform solar energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

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What happens to energy during a chemical reaction?

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During a chemical reaction, energy is either absorbed or released, often in the form of heat or light.

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What type of energy is released when fireworks explode?

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Fireworks release chemical potential energy, which is converted into heat, light, and sound.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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