Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

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What form of energy is found in food, like a piece of pizza?

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Chemical energy is stored in food and is released when consumed.

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What type of energy is produced by the sun shining light?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What do we call the combined energy of potential and kinetic energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is present when an object is at rest on a shelf, like a book?

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

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Which component is NOT required in an electrical circuit?

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A switch is not required; a circuit can function without it.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a battery-powered toy moves, chemical energy in the battery transforms into kinetic energy.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.