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 potential energy into kinetic energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy of heat that transfers from hotter objects to colder objects, resulting from the motion of atoms and molecules.

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Give examples of thermal energy.

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Examples of thermal energy include a fire, drying clothes, and cooking food.

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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 stretched rubber band or a rollercoaster at the top of a hill.

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Give examples of potential energy.

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Examples of potential energy include a stretched rubber band and a rollercoaster at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; the faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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Give examples of kinetic energy.

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Examples of kinetic energy include a moving car, running, and throwing a ball.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light from the sun, visible light, and x-rays.

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Give examples of radiant energy.

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Examples of radiant energy include the sun, visible light, and x-rays.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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The faster the particles in an object move, the more thermal energy is produced, which increases the temperature.