Energy Forms and Transformations

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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 state. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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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 are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, and nuclear energy.

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How does a television convert energy?

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A television converts electrical energy into light energy, sound energy, and heat energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is associated with electromagnetic radiation.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a rubber band is stretched (potential energy) and then released to propel an object (kinetic energy).