Conservation of Energy Worksheet
Explore the principles of energy conservation, including kinetic and potential energy, and their applications in various systems.
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1. Which of the following statements best describes the Law of Conservation of Energy?
Energy can be created and destroyed, but not transferred.
The total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant.
Energy is always converted into heat.
Potential energy is always greater than kinetic energy.
2. In a closed system, mechanical energy is always conserved.
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False
3. The energy of motion is called energy, while stored energy is known as energy.
4. A roller coaster car is at the top of a hill. Describe the energy transformations that occur as it travels down the hill and up the next one.
5. Observe the energy pyramid below. Explain how the concept of energy conservation applies to the flow of energy in this ecosystem.
6. Match the energy form with its description.
a. Chemical Energy
i. Energy due to position or state
b. Potential Energy
ii. Energy stored in the bonds of molecules
c. Kinetic Energy
iii. Energy of motion