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.

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What type of energy conversion occurs when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its 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 thermal energy?

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

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What happens during a chemical reaction in terms of energy?

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During a chemical reaction, chemical energy is transformed into other forms of energy.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What type of energy is represented by a stretched rubber band?

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A stretched rubber band has potential energy.