Energy Conversions Flashcard

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What is energy conversion?

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

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What is gravitational energy?

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Gravitational energy is the potential energy held by an object because of its height above the ground.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, often used in power generation.

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What is the energy conversion in a falling object?

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The energy conversion in a falling object is from gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy.

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What happens to energy in a wind turbine?

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In a wind turbine, kinetic energy from the wind is converted into electrical energy.

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What is the energy conversion when you feel warmth from the sun?

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The energy conversion when you feel warmth from the sun is from nuclear energy to thermal energy.