PE/KE and Transformations Review

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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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. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic 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 happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

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As an object slows down, its kinetic energy decreases.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock held at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy due to its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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How is energy transformed in a roller coaster?

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In a roller coaster, energy transforms from potential energy at the highest points to kinetic energy as it descends.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a toy?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy to power the toy.