Forms of Energy & Transformation

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the form of energy related to the movement or flow of electrons that carry a charge.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the potential energy stored in the bonds between atoms in a compound.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can be neither created nor destroyed.

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Can energy change from one form to another?

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Yes, energy can change from one form to another.

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Where does a roller coaster cart have the most gravitational potential energy?

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A roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at the highest point, which is position W.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the kinetic energy of its particles.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What is kinetic energy?

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