Energy Transformation

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What is gravitational potential energy dependent on?

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Height and mass of the object.

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What type of energy is represented by the food we eat?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses that energy to fly?

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Chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What does radiant light energy transform into in a solar calculator?

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Chemical energy because of the battery.

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What is an example of light energy transforming into chemical energy?

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A tree growing fruit.

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Define energy transformation.

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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How does photosynthesis relate to energy transformation?

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Photosynthesis transforms light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the role of batteries in energy transformation?

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Batteries store chemical energy and convert it to electrical energy.