FOSS Investigation 4: Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one object or system to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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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 friction?

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Friction is a force that resists the motion of two surfaces sliding against each other.

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What happens to energy when objects collide?

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When objects collide, energy is transferred from the object with more energy to the object with less energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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An example of energy transfer is when a ball rolls down a ramp and hits a stationary object, transferring energy to it.

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How does position affect the speed of a rolling ball?

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The position of the ramp affects the speed; a steeper ramp allows the ball to roll faster.

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What is the role of heat in energy transfer?

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Heat is a form of energy transfer that occurs due to temperature differences.

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What is an example of potential energy converting to kinetic energy?

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A ball at the top of a hill has potential energy, which converts to kinetic energy as it rolls down.