Energy Transformations Flashcard

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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 converting electrical energy into light or sound.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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A light bulb transforms electrical energy into light and heat.

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What energy transformation occurs when playing an electric guitar?

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The transformation is from electrical energy to sound energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, which can be converted into kinetic 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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Describe the energy transformation in an alarm clock.

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An alarm clock transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy (to move the clock hands) and sound energy (to produce the alarm sound).

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What energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?

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In photosynthesis, plants transform light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between electrical energy and sound energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy from electric charges, while sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects that create sound waves.

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a battery?

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy when it powers a device.