Energy Forms and Transformations

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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 atoms and molecules. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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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. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its height above the ground. It is calculated as PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.

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What is elastic potential energy?

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Elastic potential energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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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 an example of energy transformation in a battery?

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy when it powers a device.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is an example of kinetic energy in everyday life?

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A moving car is an example of kinetic energy, as it is in motion and has mass.