Energy and Transformations

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What is the process by which energy is transferred through direct contact?

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Conduction is the process of energy transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What energy transformation occurs when you strike a match and it produces a flame?

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The energy transformation is from Chemical to Radiant energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a television?

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The energy transformation is from Electrical energy to Radiant and Sound energy.

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Why is Earth's Energy Budget important?

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It determines the climate on Earth by regulating the distribution of energy.

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What is another word for light energy?

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Radiation is another term for light energy.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.