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, such as converting potential energy to kinetic energy.

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Where is maximum kinetic energy found on a rollercoaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan.

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What type of energy does a swing have when it is sitting still?

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Potential energy.

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What is electromagnetic energy also known as?

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Radiant energy, solar energy, and light energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored 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 happens to energy during a transformation?

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Energy is conserved; it changes form but the total amount of energy remains the same.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Heat energy from a stove or a warm cup of coffee.