Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations occur when energy changes from one form to another.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning correctly?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is thermal energy also known as?

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Thermal energy is also known as heat.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery causes a flashlight to shine?

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The transformation is from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

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Where does most of the world's energy come from?

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Most of the world's energy comes from the Sun.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a candle?

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A candle transforms chemical energy into light and thermal energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Food contains chemical energy.

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What happens to energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, energy is conserved; it can change forms but cannot be created or destroyed.

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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 stored energy based on an object's position or state.