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, only transformed from one form to another.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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At which point is potential energy greatest in a falling object?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point before it starts to fall.

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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 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 type of energy transfer occurs when an object is dropped?

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When an object is dropped, gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of kinetic energy being converted into gravitational potential energy?

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A person walking up a hill is an example of kinetic energy being converted into gravitational potential energy.

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What is work in terms of energy?

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Work is the transfer of energy that occurs when a force is applied to an object and it moves.

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What is an example of energy being transformed from chemical to heat?

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Burning wood in a fire transforms chemical energy into heat energy.