Energy Conversion Flashcard

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What is energy conversion?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state, such as an acorn hanging from an oak tree.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion, such as a skateboard moving down a hill.

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What is the energy conversion when a skateboard moves down a hill?

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Potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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What is the energy conversion when a wind turbine turns?

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Mechanical (motion) energy is converted to electrical energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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What is an example of energy conversion involving chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is converted to light and heat in a candle.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is energy of motion.

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What happens to energy during a conversion?

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Energy is transformed from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant (law of conservation of energy).

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height.