Unit 4- 5.2 Energy

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What type of energy transformation happens when you use a toaster?

Back

Electrical to Radiant to Thermal

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a solar panel?

Back

Radiant to Electrical to Thermal

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What is an example of energy doing work?

Back

A woman hitting a tennis ball.

Front

What is an example of energy doing work?

Back

A boy riding a bike.

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What is an example of energy causing change?

Back

Toasting bread.

Front

Define energy transformation.

Back

The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is radiant energy?

Back

Energy that travels in waves, such as light.

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What is electrical energy?

Back

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is mechanical energy?

Back

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.