Energy Transformations Review

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What type of energy is converted when gasoline burns in an engine?

Back

Chemical potential energy.

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When gasoline is burned in a car engine, what type of energy is converted into mechanical energy?

Back

Chemical energy.

Front

What is the energy called that a drawn bow possesses before the arrow is released?

Back

Elastic potential energy.

Front

After the arrow is released from a drawn bow, what type of energy does it transform into?

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Kinetic energy.

Front

Which example involves the transformation of chemical energy directly into light energy?

Back

A glow stick.

Front

What is the energy transfer in a ceiling fan from electrical energy to?

Back

Kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy does a windmill primarily convert?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What is the energy called that is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy.

Front

What is the difference between kinetic energy and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.