Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations occur when energy changes from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy also known as?

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Thermal energy is also known as heat.

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What type of energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven.

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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Which energy transformation occurs in a flashlight?

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine by transforming chemical energy to electrical to light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a candle?

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In a candle, chemical energy is transformed into thermal energy and light energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A drawn bow has potential energy due to its position.

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What happens to energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, energy is conserved; it can change forms but cannot be created or destroyed.