Energy Transformations

Front

What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

Front

What are the two main types of energy?

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Kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

Front

Where does a pendulum have the most kinetic energy?

Back

At the center.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

Front

Which is an example of potential energy?

Back

A person sitting on a horse.

Front

What energy transformation occurs when you boil water?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

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

Front

What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy.

Front

What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into other forms of energy.