Energy/Transformation Review

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What type of energy is transferred when you eat food?

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Chemical energy is transferred to mechanical energy.

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At which point does a ball have maximum kinetic energy?

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The ball has maximum kinetic energy at point C.

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At which point does a ball have maximum potential energy?

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The ball has maximum potential energy at point A.

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What happens to electrical energy in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy, light energy, and sound energy.

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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.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy.

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What type of energy does a light bulb use?

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A light bulb uses electrical energy and transforms it into light energy.