Energy Forms and Transformations

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What is Elastic Potential Energy?

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Elastic Potential Energy is the energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in a light bulb?

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The energy transformation in a light bulb is from electrical energy to light energy.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in an electric stove?

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The energy transformation in an electric stove is from electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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A battery stores chemical energy.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy associated with the motion of particles in a substance, often perceived as heat.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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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 Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical Energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 energy of motion.

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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.

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