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 is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and speed.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state, such as height above the ground.

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How does kinetic energy change as an object moves downhill?

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As an object moves downhill, its kinetic energy increases while its potential energy decreases.

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What happens to energy when a toy car travels up a ramp?

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As the toy car travels up a ramp, its potential energy increases while its kinetic energy decreases.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and height?

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Potential energy increases with height; the higher an object is, the more potential energy it has.

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What is the energy flow when a fruit falls from a tree?

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The energy flow is Potential - Kinetic - Sound as the fruit falls.

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Which position has the highest potential energy in a given scenario?

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The highest potential energy is typically at the highest point in the scenario.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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The formula for kinetic energy (KE) is KE = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is the formula for potential energy?

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The formula for potential energy (PE) is PE = mgh, where m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity, and h is height.