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 from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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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, such as a ball at the top of a hill.

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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 speed.

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What happens to energy when a hawk eats a mouse?

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The hawk transforms the chemical energy stored in the mouse into kinetic energy to fly.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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In a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food is an example of chemical energy, as it provides energy when consumed.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a roller coaster?

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As a roller coaster climbs, potential energy increases; as it descends, that potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.