Energy Transformations

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy is stored in a battery.

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What energy conversion occurs when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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What does the Theory of the Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy can never be created nor destroyed. It can only change its form from one type to another.

Front

Which energy transformation occurs when turning on a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical, light, and thermal energy.

Front

What kind of energy is represented in a battery?

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Chemical energy.

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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.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.