Energy and Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and more.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, calculated as KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state, such as gravitational potential energy or elastic potential energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can travel through air, water, or solids.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including visible light, infrared, and ultraviolet radiation.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a plant converting sunlight (radiant energy) into chemical energy through photosynthesis.