Energy Transformations Practice

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has potential energy because of its height.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries. It can be released during a chemical reaction.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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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 does it mean for energy to be conserved?

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Energy conservation means that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is when a plant uses sunlight (light energy) to make food (chemical energy) through photosynthesis.

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What are the two forms of energy produced by a burning candle?

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A burning candle produces heat energy and light energy.

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What is an example of kinetic energy being transformed into potential energy?

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When you throw a ball up into the air, it has kinetic energy while moving up, and as it reaches its highest point, that energy is transformed into potential energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is a form of kinetic energy that travels through air, water, or solids.