Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations occur when energy changes from one form to another.

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What two factors does gravitational potential energy depend on?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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What type of energy is produced by almost all energy systems?

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Almost all energy systems produce thermal energy.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and working properly?

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The energy transformation is from electrical energy to light energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a battery-powered device?

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In a battery-powered device, chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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