Energy

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric to thermal energy.

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What is the ultimate source of energy?

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The sun.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transformed.

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What type of energy does a drawn bow have?

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Elastic potential energy.

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What energy transformation happens from a battery to the light given off by a computer?

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Chemical -> Electrical -> Light.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy can be replenished naturally (like solar or wind), while non-renewable energy cannot (like fossil fuels).

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.