Energy Transformations

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What type of energy does a roller coaster cart have at its highest point?

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Gravitational potential energy.

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What energy transfer occurs when food is digested?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom called?

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Nuclear energy.

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What type of energy do plants convert into chemical energy during photosynthesis?

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Radiant energy.

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Where is the maximum kinetic energy found on a roller coaster?

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At the bottom of a big hill.

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Define gravitational potential energy.

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The energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field.

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What is the principle of energy conservation?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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How do plants utilize radiant energy?

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Plants use radiant energy from the sun to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose during photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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