Energy Conversion, Potential and Kinetic Energy Review

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion is the process of changing one type of energy into another type of energy.

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What energy conversion occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is then converted to light energy.

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What kind of energy is stored in a stretched rubber band?

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Potential energy.

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What kind of energy is associated with a moving car?

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Kinetic energy.

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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 is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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How do muscles convert energy?

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Muscles convert chemical energy from food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What type of energy is present in a compressed spring?

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Potential energy.

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What is the relationship between kinetic energy and speed?

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Kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed of an object.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, such as heat from a stove.