Energy Transformations Review

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What type of energy is used to pluck guitar strings?

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Mechanical energy.

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What type of energy conversion occurs when a rock falls?

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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy in a system called?

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Mechanical energy.

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How does the mass of an object affect its kinetic energy?

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As the mass of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases.

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What energy conversion occurs when food is used for movement?

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Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy by muscles.

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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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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion.