Unit 6 Exam Review- Practice Questions

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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.

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Where is gravitational potential energy the highest?

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Gravitational potential energy is highest at the highest point, such as on a roof.

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What happens to chemical energy when wood is burned?

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Chemical energy is converted into thermal energy when wood is burned.

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What is a wave?

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A wave is a transfer of energy.

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

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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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.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is an example of conduction?

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An example of conduction is a metal spoon getting hot when placed in a hot soup.