LAw of Conservation of Energy

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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 kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, often due to an object's position or state.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic Energy (KE) = 1/2 * mass (m) * velocity (v)².

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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Potential Energy (PE) = mass (m) * gravity (g) * height (h).

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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force. It is calculated as Work = Force * Distance.

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What is the relationship between work and energy?

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Work is a transfer of energy. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred to that object.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car or a thrown ball are examples of kinetic energy.