Flashcard 2.2

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Energy is the ability to do ____________.

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work

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What is the transformation of energy from electrical to mechanical called?

Back

An example is an electric motor.

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What form of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

Back

Mechanical energy.

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How does heat move?

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From warm places to cooler places.

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

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Chemical to mechanical energy.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Heat energy from a stove.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.