Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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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 when cooking food on a stove?

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When cooking food on a stove, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What type of energy is used by a fan?

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A fan uses electrical energy, which is transformed into mechanical energy, sound energy, and thermal energy.

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What form of energy is responsible for baking bread?

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Thermal energy is responsible for baking bread.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.