Flashcard - Energy Forms & Transformations

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What is electrical energy?

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The energy of flowing electrons, such as in lightning.

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What happens to chemical energy when a match is struck?

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The chemical energy stored in the match changes to thermal energy and light energy.

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What is the sequence of energy changes in a toy helicopter powered by a battery?

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Chemical energy changes to electrical energy, which then changes to mechanical energy.

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What is nuclear energy?

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The energy stored inside atoms that can be released by splitting large atoms or fusing small atoms.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The energy of movement and moving parts.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is chemical energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is radiant energy?

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The energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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