Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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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 from one form to another.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into electromagnetic energy (light) and thermal energy (heat).

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that transfers heat.

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Which energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered device?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and includes light.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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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 the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A book on a shelf has potential energy due to its height above the ground.