Energy Transformation

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Which can has the greatest potential energy?

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In a gasoline-powered car, chemical energy from gasoline is transformed to make the car move. The motion of the car is what form of energy? Options: radiant energy, nuclear energy, electrical energy, mechanical energy

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mechanical energy

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Which best represents the use of mechanical energy? Options: a light bulb giving off heat, a candle providing light, a nail being hammered, a can rusting

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a nail being hammered

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Engineers are building a dam in a river valley. Once the dam is built, a reservoir will develop. Which energy transformation are engineers most likely attempting to achieve?

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to convert potential energy into electrical energy

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True or False: Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It can only change form.

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True

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Which of these is not an example of an energy transformation?

• riding a bike
• a light bulb
• a fan
• studying for a test

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studying for a test

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What type of energy transfer is most likely responsible when a plant converts the sun's energy into food?

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Solar to chemical

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A hockey player uses her stick to hit a hockey puck. Which statement describes the energy transfer?

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Energy is transferred from the player to the puck.

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Energy of motion

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kinetic energy

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Stored energy based on its relative position within a system or condition

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potential energy