Energy Conversions Chapter 4

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work, make things move or change.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries.

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What is light energy?

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Energy that is visible and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the energy of moving particles.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is an energy conversion?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What does a battery do?

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A battery stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy conversion in a flashlight?

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A flashlight converts chemical energy from the battery into light energy.

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What is the energy source in an electrical system?

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The origin of energy, such as a battery or power plant.

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What is an example of thermal energy in cooking?

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Using an oven to cook a pizza.