Energy transfers and transformations

Front

What is the energy of an object due to the motion of its atoms and molecules called?

Back

Thermal energy.

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What can all forms of energy change into?

Back

Other forms of energy.

Front

What type of energy transformation occurs when solar panels use sunlight to heat water?

Back

Radiant to thermal energy.

Front

What energy transformation happens when a lamp is turned on and produces light and heat?

Back

Electrical to radiant and thermal energy.

Front

What form of energy is felt as warmth from the firing engines of a space shuttle?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

Define energy transfer.

Back

The process of energy moving from one object or system to another.

Front

What is energy transformation?

Back

The process of changing energy from one form to another.

Front

Give an example of kinetic energy.

Back

A moving car or a flowing river.

Front

What is potential energy?

Back

Energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement.

Front

What is the law of conservation of energy?

Back

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