Energy Unit Review

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that is moving or has the ability to move, often associated with objects in motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the kinetic energy of particles.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is a method of heat transfer that occurs through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight reaching Earth.

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What is the Kelvin scale?

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The Kelvin scale is a unit of measurement for temperature, where 0 Kelvin is absolute zero.

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What is the role of a battery in an automobile engine?

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A battery provides chemical energy that is converted into electrical energy to start the engine.

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What is an example of chemical energy being transformed into light energy?

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A glow stick is an example where chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).