Understanding Energy Conservation Concepts

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What is the primary form of energy conversion that occurs in a battery when it powers an electrical circuit?

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Chemical energy to electrical energy

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What is an example of energy conservation in an electrical circuit?

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A light bulb converting electrical energy to radiant and heat

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How does energy flow in a food web?

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Energy flows from producers to consumers and then to decomposers.

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What principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

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Energy can only be transformed.

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What role do decomposers play in the energy flow of a food web?

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They recycle energy by breaking down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the definition of energy conservation?

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Energy conservation refers to the practice of reducing energy use and waste.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock held at the top of a hill has potential energy due to its position.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car has kinetic energy due to its motion.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.