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A base runner slides into the base. During this process, the energy transformation is _______. (Hint: Figure 10.2)

   

K to Ug

   

Ug to K

   

K to Eth

   

Ug to Eth

   

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### Energy Transfer and Transformation in a System

This diagram illustrates the energy transfer and transformation within a system. 

#### Components of the System:

- **K**: Represents Kinetic Energy (the energy of motion).
- **U**: Denotes Potential Energy (the stored energy in the system due to its position or arrangement).
- **E<sub>chem</sub>**: Symbolizes Chemical Energy (the energy stored in chemical bonds).

#### Energy Transformations:

- **Arrows between K and U**: Indicate the interchange between kinetic and potential energy, suggesting energy can shift back and forth between these forms.
- **Arrows from K and U to E<sub>chem</sub>**: Show how kinetic and potential energy can convert into chemical energy.
- **E<sub>th</sub>**: Represents Thermal Energy (heat energy).
- **Arrows from E<sub>chem</sub> to E<sub>th</sub>**: Illustrate the conversion of chemical energy into thermal energy.

#### Energy Equation:

- **E = K + U + E<sub>th</sub> + E<sub>chem</sub> + ...**: Represents the total energy of the system, which is the sum of kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and possibly other forms of energy.

This diagram emphasizes the dynamic nature of energy within a system and how it can continually transform from one type to another while the total energy remains constant.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Energy Transfer and Transformation in a System This diagram illustrates the energy transfer and transformation within a system. #### Components of the System: - **K**: Represents Kinetic Energy (the energy of motion). - **U**: Denotes Potential Energy (the stored energy in the system due to its position or arrangement). - **E<sub>chem</sub>**: Symbolizes Chemical Energy (the energy stored in chemical bonds). #### Energy Transformations: - **Arrows between K and U**: Indicate the interchange between kinetic and potential energy, suggesting energy can shift back and forth between these forms. - **Arrows from K and U to E<sub>chem</sub>**: Show how kinetic and potential energy can convert into chemical energy. - **E<sub>th</sub>**: Represents Thermal Energy (heat energy). - **Arrows from E<sub>chem</sub> to E<sub>th</sub>**: Illustrate the conversion of chemical energy into thermal energy. #### Energy Equation: - **E = K + U + E<sub>th</sub> + E<sub>chem</sub> + ...**: Represents the total energy of the system, which is the sum of kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and possibly other forms of energy. This diagram emphasizes the dynamic nature of energy within a system and how it can continually transform from one type to another while the total energy remains constant.
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