Flashcard 2.2

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What type of energy transformation occurs when gas is put in a car?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

Back

Energy can never be created or destroyed.

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What is energy defined as?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work.

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What is stored energy called?

Back

Potential energy.

Front

Describe the energy transformation that begins with a battery.

Back

The transformation is from chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

Front

What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

Back

Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and heat energy.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

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