Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and functioning?

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Electrical to light energy.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy includes visible light, X-rays, gamma rays, and radio waves.

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What type of energy is stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules?

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Chemical potential energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

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At which point does a ball thrown into the air have the most gravitational potential energy?

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At the highest point of its trajectory.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a candle?

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A candle transforms chemical energy from wax into light and heat energy when it burns.

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What is the definition of light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What happens to energy during a transformation?

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Energy is conserved; it changes from one form to another but the total amount of energy remains the same.

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