Law of Conservation of 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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Energy can't be _____?

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made or created.

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The sun provides ____________ and ____________ energy that can be harnessed and used for solar power.

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light and thermal.

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What type of energy do we get from the food we eat?

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Chemical energy.

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Which equation is correct?

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mechanical energy = kinetic energy + potential energy.

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The energy from the random movement of particles is _______ energy.

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thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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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.

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Give an example of energy transformation.

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When a battery powers a flashlight, chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, often perceived as heat.