ENERGY TRANSFORMATION FLASHCARD

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What kind of energy makes the microwave work?

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Electricity is the form of energy that powers a microwave.

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What form of energy does the lever of a manual can opener possess when turned?

Back

Mechanical energy is possessed by the lever as it is turned.

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What energy transformation occurs when humans use energy from food to exercise?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy for movement and thermal energy as heat.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when using an electric pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy to sharpen the pencil.

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What kind of energy is produced by solar panels?

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Solar energy is produced by solar panels.

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Define energy transformation.

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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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 is chemical energy?

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

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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 is thermal energy?

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