Energy Conversions Flashcard

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light energy.

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How is sound energy produced?

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Sound energy is produced through vibrations.

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What type of energy is produced when fossil fuels are burned?

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Thermal energy is produced when fossil fuels are burned.

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How is electrical energy converted into light energy?

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Electrical energy is converted into light energy through devices like light bulbs.

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How can we use the sun's energy to power our homes?

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We can use the sun's energy by converting it into electrical energy using solar panels.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What happens when sound energy is converted to mechanical energy?

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Electricity is generated when sound energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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