Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations are processes where energy changes from one form to another.

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What is an example of chemical energy transforming into sound and radiant energy?

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A firecracker is an example of chemical energy transforming into sound and radiant energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a person eats a snack and then runs?

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The transformation is from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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Which device converts chemical energy to electrical energy?

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A battery converts chemical energy to electrical energy.

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What is the term for energy changing from one form to another?

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Energy transformation.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow has potential energy due to its position.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How does a solar calculator work?

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A solar calculator converts radiant energy from sunlight into electrical energy.

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What is the principle of energy conservation?

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The principle of energy conservation states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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