Energy Transformations

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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 from chemical energy to electrical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What are the three types of energy a television transforms electrical energy into?

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Light, thermal, and sound energy.

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What type of energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven?

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Nuclear energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged into a wall socket?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What happens to a skydiver's energy as they fall?

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The skydiver gains kinetic energy and loses potential energy.

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Define potential energy.

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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Define kinetic energy.

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food, batteries, and fossil fuels are examples of chemical energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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Electricity flowing through wires is an example of electrical energy.