Energy Transformations

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Can you destroy energy?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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Electrical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.

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Thermal energy.

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Can you create energy?

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No, energy cannot be created; it can only be transformed.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a battery?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy.

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What happens to energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, the total energy remains constant; it can change forms but is not lost.