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, it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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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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What is the formula for calculating average speed?

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S = Distance / Time

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What is an example of energy transformation in green plants?

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Green plants transform solar energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A ball rolling down a hill is an example of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book sitting on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into other forms of energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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