Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that is transferred through electromagnetic waves, such as light from the sun.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving particles.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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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 book on a shelf.

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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 the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What form of energy is associated with moving water?

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Moving water has kinetic energy.

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What is an example of radiant energy?

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An example of radiant energy is sunlight.

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What happens to energy when you eat food?

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When you eat food, the chemical energy stored in the food is transformed into thermal and kinetic energy for your body to use.