Types of energy and energy transformation

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What type of energy is electrons flowing through a wire?

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Electrical energy

Front

Plants turn_______ energy into _______ energy for food.

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radiant, chemical

Front

Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?

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Electrical to light

Front

In energy transformations, 'wasted energy' usually takes what form?

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heat

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Energy that transfers heat is?

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Thermal energy

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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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 chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is radiant energy?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.