Energy Transformations

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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 converting potential energy to kinetic energy.

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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, typically related to its height above the ground.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy as an object falls?

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

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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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How can you identify the position with the most gravitational potential energy?

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The position with the most gravitational potential energy is the highest point in a gravitational field.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed; if speed doubles, kinetic energy increases by a factor of four.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, energy transforms from kinetic energy at the lowest point to gravitational potential energy at the highest points.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.