Energy Conversions 1

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy when we move.

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What type of energy is produced by a vibrating object?

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Sound energy.

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How does a battery produce light in a flashlight?

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The chemical energy in the battery transforms into electrical energy, which then converts into light energy.

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What is an example of a renewable energy source?

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Solar power.

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What is an example of a non-renewable energy source?

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Fossil fuels.

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What type of energy is transferred when you heat a pot of water on the stove?

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Thermal energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into other forms of energy, such as electrical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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

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What happens to electrical energy when it powers a light bulb?

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It is converted into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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