Understanding Energy Transformations

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What is another name for petroleum?

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Crude oil

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What happens to mechanical energy when a moving object experiences friction?

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It turns into thermal energy.

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What happens when energy is transformed from one form to another?

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It changes into a different form.

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What happens to energy in a sound wave?

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It passes through matter without moving it.

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What is a characteristic of nuclear energy?

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It is a cleaner form of energy.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Potential energy and kinetic energy.

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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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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of a moving object.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.