Energy Transformations Review

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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 chemical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is converted when gasoline is burned in a car engine?

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Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in an electric kettle?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat energy, which heats the water.

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What type of energy do muscles convert food into when walking?

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Muscles convert chemical energy from food into mechanical energy.

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What is the energy transfer in a ceiling fan?

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Electrical energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What are energy conversions?

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Energy conversions are changes in the form of energy, such as from electrical to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is used to pluck guitar strings?

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Mechanical energy is used to pluck guitar strings to create sound.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, such as a book on a shelf.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, such as a moving car.

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What is the relationship between heat energy and mechanical energy?

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Heat energy can be a byproduct of mechanical energy, such as in a car engine.