Exploring Different Forms of Energy

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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At which point on a roller coaster is kinetic energy the highest?

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At the lowest point of the track.

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What factors determine gravitational potential energy?

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Mass and height.

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What is gravitational potential energy (GPE)?

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The energy an object has due to its position in a gravitational field.

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What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

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What is elastic energy?

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The potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is chemical energy?

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The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is nuclear energy?

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The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion.