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 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 held at a height.

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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 potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its 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 does energy flow when a ball is dropped?

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When a ball is dropped, energy flows from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the potential energy an object has due to its height above the ground.

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

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In a roller coaster, energy transforms from potential energy at the top of the hill to kinetic energy as it descends.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard when they reach our ears.

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How does energy change in a bouncing ball?

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In a bouncing ball, energy changes from potential energy at the highest point to kinetic energy as it falls and back to potential energy as it rises.