IPC: Energy Review

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy of an object due to its motion. It depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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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. For example, a book on a desk has gravitational potential energy.

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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 relationship between energy and work?

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Energy is the ability to do work. When work is done on an object, energy is transferred to that object.

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What are the two main types of mechanical energy?

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The two main types of mechanical energy are Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy.

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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 an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a roller coaster: as it climbs, kinetic energy is converted to potential energy, and as it descends, potential energy is converted back to kinetic energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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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 food or fuel.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.