Energy transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, often related to its height above the ground.

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How can you increase the potential energy of an object?

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You can increase the potential energy of an object by raising it higher above the ground.

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What factors affect gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height (position) of the object and its mass.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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The energy stored in a battery is chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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At which point in a pendulum's swing is kinetic energy greatest?

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Kinetic energy is greatest at the lowest point of the pendulum's swing.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases as the height of an object increases.

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What is the least amount of potential energy in a system?

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The least amount of potential energy occurs when the object is at its lowest position.

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What is the formula for gravitational potential energy?

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The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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