Energy Transformations

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the Sun.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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Describe the energy transformations in a flashlight that runs on batteries.

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The energy transformations are chemical to mechanical to electrical to radiant.

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What happens during energy transformations?

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Energy changes from one form to another.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car engine?

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Chemical energy in fuel is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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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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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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

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Chemical energy in the batteries is transformed into mechanical energy to move the toy.