Energy Transformations

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What are the three types of energy that electromagnetic energy can be referred to as, excluding electrical energy?

Back

Electromagnetic energy can be referred to as radiant, thermal, and mechanical energy.

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What are the three forms of energy produced when a lamp is turned on, and which one is NOT created?

Back

The lamp produces light, thermal, and sound energy; chemical energy is NOT created.

Front

What type of energy do plants convert into food?

Back

Plants convert radiant energy (from sunlight) into chemical energy (in the form of glucose).

Front

What type of energy is stored in food?

Back

Chemical energy is stored in food.

Front

At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most gravitational potential energy?

Back

The roller coaster cart has the most gravitational potential energy at the highest point of the track.

Front

What is the definition of energy transformation?

Back

Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

Front

What is radiant energy?

Back

Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

Front

What is gravitational potential energy?

Back

Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic energy and potential energy in a roller coaster?

Back

As a roller coaster ascends, potential energy increases and kinetic energy decreases; as it descends, potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.