Energy Transfer and Transform

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What type of energy is being transferred when you're bowling?

Back

Mechanical energy is transferred when you bowl, as you apply force to the ball.

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What does it mean when a student rides a bicycle to school?

Back

It demonstrates energy transfer as the student pushes the pedals, causing the bicycle to move.

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What is the process called when large amounts of energy are released by the nuclei of atoms joining together?

Back

Nuclear fusion is the process where large amounts of energy are released when atomic nuclei combine.

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What is the term for the movement of energy from one object to another?

Back

Energy Transfer refers to the movement of energy from one object to another.

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What happens to the energy of a moving bicycle when the brakes are applied?

Back

The energy is transformed into heat energy when the brakes are applied.

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Define thermal energy.

Back

Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.

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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.

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Explain kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, depending on its mass and speed.

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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.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a toaster converting electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.