Forms of energy and Energy Transformations

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy and Potential energy.

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Where is potential energy the highest?

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At the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.

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True or false? Nuclear energy can be harnessed for electricity.

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True.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The process of splitting a nucleus to release energy.

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What is radioactive waste?

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Waste that contains radioactive material, often from nuclear reactors.

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True or false? Radioactive waste is safe for humans and animals.

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False.

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What happens to energy during a transformation?

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Energy changes from one form to another but is conserved.