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 converting electrical energy into light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when food is digested?

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Chemical to mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and working?

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Electrical to light energy.

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What does gravitational potential energy depend on?

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Gravitational potential energy depends on the height and mass of the object.

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Which energy is NOT created by a lamp?

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Chemical energy.

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What is electrical energy in motion called?

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Kinetic electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a battery-powered toy?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into kinetic energy when the toy moves.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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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.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a hydroelectric power plant?

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Potential energy of water is transformed into kinetic energy and then into electrical energy.