Forms of energy and Energy Transformations

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What is the ability to do work or cause change?

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Energy

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What type of energy does a firefly transform into a new form?

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Chemical to radiant energy

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How does a windmill change forms of energy?

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Mechanical to electrical energy

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True or false? Nuclear fission can be used to create electricity in power plants.

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True

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True or false? Nuclear fusion means to split apart atoms.

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False

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What is mechanical energy?

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Energy associated with the motion or position of an object.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy that travels in waves and can be seen as light.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is the principle of energy transformation?

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Energy can change from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.