Energy Transformations

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What is Radiant Energy transferred to from a solar panel?

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Electrical Energy

Front

What energy conversion occurs when gasoline is used in a running car?

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Chemical to Mechanical Energy

Front

What type of heat transfer is demonstrated by walking on warm sand?

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Conduction

Front

What transfer of heat is responsible for cooking chicken?

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Conduction

Front

What is the correct order of energy transformations in green plants producing food from sunlight?

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Light to Chemical Energy

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Define Energy Transformation.

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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The energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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The energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is Conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.