Energy Generation Genius

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What is energy?

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Energy is what makes things happen. It is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Can you hold energy in your hand?

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False. Energy cannot be held; it is a property of objects and systems.

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Can energy be transferred from one object to another?

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True. Energy can move from one object to another, like when you kick a ball.

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What happens during a collision?

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Energy is transferred at the point of contact between the two objects.

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Is energy destroyed in a collision?

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No, energy is not destroyed; it is transferred or transformed.

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What is a collision?

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A collision is when two objects hit each other.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or condition.

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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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Give an example of energy transfer.

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When you push a swing, you transfer energy from your body to the swing.

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