Energy Transformations

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What type of energy do plants convert sunlight into during photosynthesis?

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Chemical energy.

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What is the energy transformation when a pencil sharpener is plugged into a wall outlet?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which then produces sound.

Front

What are the energy transformations that occur in a flashlight?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into radiant energy (light).

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What type of energy does a greenhouse convert into heat energy?

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Light energy.

Front

What is the energy transformation in a windmill that generates electricity?

Back

Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

Front

Define energy transformation.

Back

The process of changing energy from one form to another.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is radiant energy?

Back

Energy that travels in waves and can be seen as light.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.