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What type of energy transformation occurs when an archer releases an arrow?
What type of energy transformation occurs when an archer releases an arrow?
- Kinetic energy to potential energy
- Electrical energy to mechanical energy
- Potential energy to kinetic energy (correct)
- Thermal energy to kinetic energy
What is the primary source of energy that drives an amusement ride?
What is the primary source of energy that drives an amusement ride?
- Electrical energy (correct)
- Chemical energy
- Thermal energy
- Nuclear energy
What type of energy is converted into kinetic energy as water flows down a waterfall?
What type of energy is converted into kinetic energy as water flows down a waterfall?
- Thermal energy
- Chemical energy
- Potential energy (correct)
- Electrical energy
What is the result of energy transformation in an amusement ride like a roller coaster?
What is the result of energy transformation in an amusement ride like a roller coaster?
What is a common type of energy transformation seen in nature, such as in waterfalls?
What is a common type of energy transformation seen in nature, such as in waterfalls?
What can be inferred about the total mechanical energy during any process?
What can be inferred about the total mechanical energy during any process?
What happens to the mechanical energy of an object as its kinetic energy increases?
What happens to the mechanical energy of an object as its kinetic energy increases?
What is conserved in any physical process?
What is conserved in any physical process?
What happens to the energy of an object as it moves from a higher position to a lower position?
What happens to the energy of an object as it moves from a higher position to a lower position?
What is the relationship between the total mechanical energy and the sum of kinetic and potential energy?
What is the relationship between the total mechanical energy and the sum of kinetic and potential energy?
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Energy Transformation
- Energy transformation is the process of converting energy from one form to another
- Energy can be transformed from kinetic energy (the energy of motion) to potential energy (stored energy) and vice versa
Energy Transformation in Different Activities/Events
- Waterfalls: potential energy of water at the top of the fall is converted to kinetic energy as it flows downwards, eventually being dissipated as sound and heat energy
- Archery: stored energy in the drawn bowstring (potential energy) is converted to kinetic energy as the arrow is released and flies through the air
- Amusement Rides: potential energy of the ride at the highest point is converted to kinetic energy as it moves down a slope, and then converted back to potential energy as it climbs up again
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
- The total mechanical energy (kinetic energy + potential energy) remains constant during any process
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another
- This means that the total mechanical energy at the beginning of a process is equal to the total mechanical energy at the end of the process
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