Energy Transfers & Transformations

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What are the two types of energy provided by the sun that can be harnessed for solar power?

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Heat and light.

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What energy transformation occurs in an oven?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

Front

How does sound travel?

Back

Sound travels in waves.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

Front

At which point on a roller coaster is the kinetic energy at its maximum?

Back

Point C.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is 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 light bulb?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.