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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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Which materials reduce friction?

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Materials like grease, oil, and graphite reduce friction, while cotton does not.

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What type of energy is associated with the random movement of particles?

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The energy from the random movement of particles is called thermal energy.

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What types of energy does the sun provide for solar power?

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The sun provides light and thermal energy that can be harnessed for solar power.

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Can energy be created?

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No, energy cannot be made or created; it can only be transformed or converted.

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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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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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