6A Energy Types

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What is the law of energy conservation?

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The law of energy conservation states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. The total energy before a process must equal the total energy after.

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What types of energy are involved when playing a drum?

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Sound energy and mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is primarily converted into electrical energy by a wind turbine?

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Mechanical energy.

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What types of energy are present when a ball is on a ramp?

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Gravitational potential energy and mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is produced by fusion in the sun's core?

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Nuclear energy.

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Define gravitational potential energy.

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height above 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, representing the energy of motion and position.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a form of energy produced by vibrating objects and transmitted through a medium (like air or water) as sound waves.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, particularly in the reactions that occur in the sun and nuclear reactors.

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What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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