Energy Forms and Transformations 6.9C

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What form of energy do a windmill and a bicycle both have?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is the energy form characterized by the movement of energy in waves through empty space?

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Electromagnetic energy is the energy that travels in waves and can move through a vacuum.

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What are light bulbs and the Sun examples of?

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Light energy is the form of energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What form of energy is stored in the center of an atom?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an energy transformation?

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An energy transformation is a change from one form of energy to another, also called an energy conversion.

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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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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.