Conservation of Energy and Waves Test Review

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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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Define 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 the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a disturbance that transfers energy through space or a medium.

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What is compression in a wave?

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Compression is an area in a longitudinal wave where particles are spaced close together.

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What is rarefaction in a wave?

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Rarefaction is an area in a longitudinal wave where particles are spaced far apart.

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What is the crest of a wave?

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The crest is the highest point of a wave.

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What is the trough of a wave?

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The trough is the lowest point of a wave.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, often felt as heat.

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How does energy transfer occur in waves?

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Energy transfer in waves occurs through the vibration of particles in a medium.