Energy Review

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as light or heat from the sun.

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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.

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What factors determine potential energy?

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Potential energy is determined by the mass of the object and its height (distance) from the ground.

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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 kinetic energy?

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

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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?

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An example of energy transformation is a light bulb converting electrical energy into light and heat energy.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.