Energy Transformations Review

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy from food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What type of energy is produced when food is consumed by the body?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a kettle heats water?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat energy.

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What type of energy does a television convert electrical energy into?

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Sound energy and light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in an electric oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat energy.

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How does mass affect kinetic energy?

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As the mass of an object increases, its kinetic energy increases, assuming the velocity remains constant.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the formula for kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy (KE) = 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is 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.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A rock held at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.