Energy Review

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What is Energy?

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The ability to cause change or the ability to do work.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Energy that is caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter; the hotter the substance, the more thermal energy it has.

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What is Light Energy?

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Energy that is visible to the human eye; it is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What happens when light passes through water?

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Light bends when it passes through water, which can make objects appear broken or distorted.

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What is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy?

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A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.

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What is the process of energy transformation when water falls through a dam?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then used as light energy.

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What is the relationship between energy and work?

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Energy is the ability to do work; when work is done, energy is transferred.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transferred to thermal energy?

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A toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.