Energy Transformations Practice

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a skateboarder at the top of a ramp has potential energy.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken or incomplete electrical path where electricity cannot flow.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete electrical path that allows electricity to flow.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases) caused by differences in temperature.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves, such as heat from the sun.

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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 food or batteries.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is an example of energy transformation from light energy to chemical energy?

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An example is a tree growing fruit, where sunlight is converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis.