**Energy Transformation EOL

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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 state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has high potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy when we move.

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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 change forms.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light. It is the energy that travels through space.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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How does a coal-burning power plant work?

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In a coal-burning power plant, chemical energy from coal is transformed into thermal energy through combustion, which is then converted into electrical energy.