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What is work in physics?

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Work is done when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force. It is calculated as Work = Force x Distance.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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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. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is the principle of energy transformation?

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Energy can change from one form to another, such as potential energy transforming into kinetic energy when an object moves.

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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, often associated with heat.

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What is the relationship between heat and thermal energy?

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Heat is the transfer of thermal energy from one object to another due to a temperature difference.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A ball sitting on a mountaintop has potential energy because of its height.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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A rollercoaster traveling along the track is an example of kinetic energy as it is in motion.

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At which point is potential energy greatest in a rollercoaster?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of the rollercoaster.

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What is the formula for calculating kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 x mass (m) x velocity (v)².