Energy Transformations Review

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic energy.

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

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A flashlight.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into heat energy?

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An electric oven.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a rock falls from a height?

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Potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a television?

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Electrical energy is transformed into sound energy.

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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 happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in solar panels?

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Solar panels transform solar energy into electrical energy.