Energy Transformations

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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 electrical energy into light energy.

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What type of energy is at its greatest at the highest point of a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of a roller coaster.

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What types of energy does a television transform electrical energy into?

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A television transforms electrical energy into light, thermal, and sound energy.

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What type of energy does a battery convert to power devices?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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Can energy be destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is the energy transformation when a flashlight is turned on?

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The energy transformation in a flashlight is chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

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What is potential energy?

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

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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 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.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car?

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In a car, chemical energy from fuel is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.