Energy Transformations

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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Where does a skater have the most potential energy?

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At the top of the ramp.

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Which object has the greatest gravitational potential energy?

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A 45 pound dog in an oak tree.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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Energy is never created nor destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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When plants convert the sun's energy into food, what type of energy does the sun's energy become?

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Chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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Give an example of energy transformation in a light bulb.

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy = mass × gravity × height (PE = mgh).

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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