Front

What type of energy is stored in a battery?

Back

Chemical potential energy is stored in a battery.

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What energy transformation occurs in a nuclear power plant when uranium atoms are split?

Back

Nuclear kinetic energy is transformed into electric current kinetic energy.

Front

What type of energy is transformed into electric current kinetic energy?

Back

Mechanical energy is transformed into electric current kinetic energy.

Front

What energy conversion takes place when gasoline is used in a car?

Back

Chemical potential energy is converted into motion kinetic energy.

Front

Which type of energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven?

Back

Solar kinetic energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven.

Front

Define chemical potential energy.

Back

Chemical potential energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Front

Explain the process of energy transformation.

Back

Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

Front

What is the role of electrical current in energy transformations?

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Electrical current is a flow of electric charge that can transfer energy to devices.

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What is thermal energy?

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