Energy Forms and Transformations

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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. It has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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Where is potential energy the greatest?

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Potential energy is greatest at the highest point of an object's position, such as at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is the energy transformation in a toaster?

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The energy transformation in a toaster is Electrical energy to Thermal and Sound energy.

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What do plants convert radiant energy into?

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Plants convert radiant energy (light) into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

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What is the first law of thermodynamics?

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The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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An example of chemical energy is the energy stored in food, batteries, or fuels.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a battery (chemical energy) powers a flashlight (electrical energy) which produces light (radiant energy).