Energy Transfers & Transformations

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height above the ground.

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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 speed.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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Can energy be transformed from one form to another?

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Yes, energy can be converted from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic 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 transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a solar panel?

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Solar panels convert light energy from the sun into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object, such as a moving car.

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What happens to energy when you turn on an oven?

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When you turn on an oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.