Conservation of 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 is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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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.

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How does energy change when a ball rolls down a hill?

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As the ball rolls down the hill, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What happens to the total energy of a system when energy is transformed?

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The total energy of the system remains constant, as energy is conserved.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car, a running athlete, or a flowing river are examples of kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow, a rock at the top of a hill, or water stored in a dam are examples of potential energy.

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When is kinetic energy at its maximum?

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Kinetic energy is at its maximum when an object is moving at its highest speed.

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When is potential energy at its maximum?

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Potential energy is at its maximum when an object is at its highest position.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a pendulum?

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In a pendulum, kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the swing, while potential energy is highest at the highest points.