Energy Transformation - Due Nov. 4th

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to light energy.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy is generated by a light bulb that is not desired?

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Heat energy is generated by a light bulb that is not a desired effect.

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Which two objects transform electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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Washing machine and ceiling fan transform electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state, such as water behind a dam.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, such as water flowing over a dam.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, commonly used to power devices.

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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, used to do work.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.