Review for 8th Science FCAT (Energy Transformations)

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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 from electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What type of energy is in a moving skateboard?

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Kinetic energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or gasoline.

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What energy transformation occurs when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What energy transformation occurs when an elephant walks?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical and thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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