Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases, but the total energy remains constant.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How can you increase the potential energy of an object?

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You can increase the potential energy of an object by increasing its height.

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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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At which point does a dropped ball have the highest kinetic energy?

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A dropped ball has the highest kinetic energy just before it hits the ground.

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What type of energy is highest at the top of a jump?

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At the top of a jump, potential energy is at its highest.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy is directly proportional to height; as height increases, potential energy increases.

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What happens to the total energy of a system during energy transformations?

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The total energy of a system remains constant during energy transformations.