Energy Transformations

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What type of energy is generated by strong winds spinning a wind turbine?

Back

Electrical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in muscles from the food we eat?

Back

Chemical energy.

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What type of energy is responsible for moving a soccer ball when it is kicked?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What is the correct chain of energy transformations when a flashlight is turned on?

Back

Chemical => Electrical => Light.

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What type of energy does the sun emit besides light?

Back

Thermal energy.

Front

Define energy transformation.

Back

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

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

Front

What is chemical energy?

Back

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food.

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What is electrical energy?

Back

Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.