Energy Types and Transfers

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The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

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The ability to do work (move) is called...

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Energy

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As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —

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solar

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A plant turns thermal energy from the sun into chemical energy during photosynthesis. This is an example of a(n)...

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Energy transformation

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Type of energy?

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Chemical

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is energy transformation?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.