Energy Conversions 1

What is energy transfer?

• The process of creating energy.

• Conversion of energy from one form to another.

• Movement of energy from one object or system to another.

• The storage of energy in an object or system.

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Give an example of energy transfer.

• Chemical energy to mechanical energy

• Thermal energy to sound energy

• Electrical energy to light energy

• Nuclear energy to kinetic energy

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What are renewable energy sources?

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are only available during certain times of the year.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are harmful to the environment.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that are expensive and inefficient.

• Renewable energy sources are sources of energy that can be replenished naturally and are not depleted when used.

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Name one renewable energy source.

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

Name one renewable energy source.

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

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What are non-renewable energy sources?

• Non-renewable energy sources are energy sources that cannot be replenished or regenerated in a short period of time.

• Non-renewable energy sources are energy sources that are environmentally friendly.

• Non-renewable energy sources are energy sources that have an unlimited supply.

• Non-renewable energy sources are energy sources that can be replenished easily.

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Give an example of a non-renewable energy source.

• Solar power

• Fossil fuels

• Wind energy

• Hydropower

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Which device converts electrical energy to motion?

• fan

• lamp

• wheelbarrow

• flashlight

What energy conversion takes place in a solar oven?

• Sound energy to light

• Electrical energy to heat

• Light energy to motion

• Light energy to heat

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What two components would be most useful in building a device that converts electrical energy to light energy?

• A spring and a weight

• A candle and a match

• A battery and a bulb

• A wire and a magnet