Energy Transformations

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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 potential energy converting to 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 and speed of the object.

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

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How does energy transfer when a ball is bouncing?

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As the ball bounces, it transforms from potential energy at the highest point to kinetic energy as it falls, and back to potential energy at the peak of each bounce.

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What happens to potential energy as a toy car travels up a ramp?

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As the toy car travels up a ramp, its potential energy increases while its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a bouncing ball?

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In a bouncing ball, kinetic energy is highest when the ball is moving fast (just before it hits the ground), and potential energy is highest when the ball is at its highest point.

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Can an object have both kinetic and potential energy at the same time?

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Yes, an object can have both kinetic and potential energy simultaneously, such as a roller coaster at the top of a hill that is about to descend.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a wagon rolling down a hill.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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An example of potential energy is a car parked at the top of a hill.

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What type of energy is greatest when a jumper is at the peak of their jump?

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Potential energy is greatest at the peak of a jumper's jump.