LAw of 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, it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy is released when fireworks explode?

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Chemical potential energy is converted into heat, light, and sound.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in green plants during photosynthesis?

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Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What happens to gravitational potential energy when an object is dropped?

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Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and sound energy.

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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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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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Can energy be created?

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No, according to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be created.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and heat energy.

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What type of energy do plants use to make food?

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Plants use solar energy to make food through photosynthesis.