Energy Forms and Transformations Review

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What type of energy is stored in wood for a campfire?

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Chemical energy is stored in wood, which is released as heat and light when burned.

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What is the energy transformation when burning wood in a campfire?

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The energy transformation is from Chemical energy to Thermal (heat) and Radiant (light) energy.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What device converts electrical energy into thermal energy?

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A Hair Dryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

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Which car has the greatest kinetic energy?

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The car at Point b has the greatest kinetic energy, as kinetic energy depends on mass and speed.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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Give an example of energy transformation in a battery-powered toy.

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In a battery-powered toy, chemical energy from the battery is transformed into mechanical energy to make the toy move.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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Explain mechanical energy.

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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