Energy Conservation & Transformation

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What is Energy Conservation?

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Energy conservation is the practice of reducing energy use to save resources and reduce environmental impact.

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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 converting chemical energy into thermal energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic Energy.

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What is an example of Chemical Energy?

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Food is an example of chemical energy, as it is stored in the bonds of molecules.

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What happens to energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, energy is conserved; it can change forms but cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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What is an example of Energy Transformation in photosynthesis?

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In photosynthesis, light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What is the relationship between Electrical Energy and Thermal Energy?

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Electrical energy can be transformed into thermal energy, as seen in electric heaters.

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What is an example of Kinetic Energy?

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A moving car is an example of kinetic energy.