Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

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What form of energy is stored in food and fuels?

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Chemical energy

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True or false: Energy can be created or destroyed.

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False

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What is the energy transformation that occurs in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What type of energy is associated with moving electrons in a circuit?

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Electrical energy

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What is a load in an electrical circuit?

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A component that converts electrical energy into another form of energy, such as light or heat.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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What is the role of a power source in an electrical circuit?

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To provide the electrical energy needed to power the circuit.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.