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 thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot plate?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food.

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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis in plants?

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Plants transform radiant energy (from sunlight) into chemical energy (in the form of glucose).

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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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At which position does a roller coaster cart have the most kinetic energy?

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The roller coaster cart has the most kinetic energy at the lowest point of the track.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What type of energy does a lamp convert electrical energy into?

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A lamp converts electrical energy into thermal energy, light energy, and sound energy.

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Which form of energy is NOT produced by a lamp?

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Chemical energy is NOT produced by a lamp.