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 electrical energy to thermal 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 type of energy does a microwave oven primarily transform electrical energy into?

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A microwave oven primarily transforms electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, often highest at the top of a hill or roller coaster.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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The energy stored in food is known as 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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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What type of energy is associated with moving electrical charges?

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The energy associated with moving electrical charges is called kinetic electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a roller coaster?

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As a roller coaster climbs, kinetic energy is transformed into gravitational potential energy; as it descends, potential energy is transformed back into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is represented by a stretched rubber band?

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A stretched rubber band represents potential energy, specifically elastic potential energy.