Energy Transformations 2024-25

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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 from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse?

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Chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in batteries?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and functioning?

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Electrical to light.

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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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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most kinetic energy?

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Position X.

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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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What type of energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical to mechanical to sound.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.