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 potential energy converting to kinetic energy.

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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, but the total energy remains constant.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as an object at a height.

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How is kinetic energy calculated?

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Kinetic energy (KE) is calculated using the formula KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the relationship between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy and vice versa, depending on the object's position and motion.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A wagon rolling down a hill is an example of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A car sitting on top of a hill is an example of potential energy.

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At which point does a cart have the most potential energy?

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A cart has the most potential energy at the top of a hill.

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At which point does a cart have the most kinetic energy?

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A cart has the most kinetic energy at the bottom of a hill.