Energy Transformations and Conservation of Energy

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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 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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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Give an example of energy transformation from chemical to electrical energy.

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A battery converting stored chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What happens to energy during an energy transformation?

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The total amount of energy remains constant; it changes form but is not lost.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a flashlight?

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Chemical energy from the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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How does a falling rock demonstrate energy transformation?

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As a rock falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.