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 mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What type of energy is associated with an object's position or condition?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with an object's motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs when a hand generator is turned?

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

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What type of energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What happens to energy when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

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Where is potential energy the greatest in a roller coaster?

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At the highest point of the track.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food, batteries, and fuels like gasoline.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.