Check In: Energy Transformations

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy is neither created nor destroyed.

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs when food energy is used by the body?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

Front

When a hawk eats a mouse and then flies, what type of energy transformation is taking place?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs in a glow stick?

Back

Chemical energy is converted into light energy.

Front

At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most kinetic energy?

Back

At the lowest point of the track.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy.

Front

What happens to energy during a transformation?

Back

The total amount of energy remains constant, but it changes from one form to another.

Front

What is an example of potential energy being converted to kinetic energy?

Back

A roller coaster at the top of a hill has potential energy that converts to kinetic energy as it descends.