Energy Transformations

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What is the unit of measurement for energy?

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Joules

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What energy transformation occurs when playing the piano?

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Mechanical energy to sound energy

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Give an example of electrical energy transformed into light energy.

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A television is plugged in and turned on.

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What energy transformation occurs when gasoline powers a car?

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Chemical energy to kinetic energy

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What energy transformation occurs when running a marathon?

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Chemical energy to kinetic energy

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.