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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NGSS.HS-PS3-3

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

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What do plants convert radiant energy into?

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Plants convert radiant energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

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What energy transformation occurs in an electric pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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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, such as a swing at rest.

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When does a swing have potential energy?

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A swing has potential energy when it is sitting still at the highest point.

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What energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and light energy.

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Which type of energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy is not produced by a microwave oven.

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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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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed?

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An example is a toaster transforming electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.