5.2 Energy

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What type of energy does a stove top transform electrical energy into?

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Thermal energy.

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How is energy transformed when a violinist plays the violin?

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Mechanical energy is transformed to sound energy.

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What type of energy does a hairdryer transform electrical energy into?

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Thermal energy.

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What is an example of radiant (light) energy usage?

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A person uses a flashlight at night.

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What kind of energy does a hand drill use to make holes in wood?

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Mechanical energy.

Front

Define thermal energy.

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels by waves or particles, particularly electromagnetic radiation such as light.