Energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential Energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. It has the potential to do work when released.

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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 velocity of the object.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical Energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released during a chemical reaction.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, which is related to its temperature.

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What is Friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other, often producing heat.

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What is Elastic Energy?

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Elastic Energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched, such as in springs.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its height above the ground, calculated as weight times height.

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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 Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car, a flowing river, or a flying baseball are all examples of Kinetic Energy.