Energy Test Review

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.

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Where is kinetic energy the highest on a roller coaster?

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Kinetic energy is highest at the bottom of a hill on a roller coaster.

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What is the energy transformation in a campfire?

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A campfire transforms chemical energy into thermal energy, light energy, and sound.

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Name three good conductors of electricity.

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Copper, aluminum, and silver are three good conductors of electricity.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total energy of all the particles in an object, related to its temperature.