Forms of energy flashcard review

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What happens to energy in a food chain?

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Energy is transferred between organisms within the food chain.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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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 from one form to another.

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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. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a battery (chemical energy) powers a flashlight (light energy).