Energy Types and Transformations

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What is energy changing from one form to another?

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Energy transformation.

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What energy transformations take place when a battery-operated radio is in use?

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Chemical to electrical to sound.

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What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?

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Sound Energy.

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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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Radiant to Chemical.

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In energy transformations, 'wasted energy' usually takes what form?

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Heat.

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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 the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

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Potential Energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic Energy.