Energy Transformations

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What is energy used for?

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To make things move

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What transformation takes place when a ukulele is strummed?

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Kinetic energy is transformed into sound energy

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What transformation takes place when a light bulb is switched on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and heat

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What transformation takes place when a match is struck?

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Kinetic energy and chemical energy are transformed into light and heat

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What transformation takes place when a drawn bow and arrow is released?

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Elastic potential energy is converted into kinetic energy

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What transformation takes place when an electric kettle is switched on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat

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What transformation takes place when a roller coaster rolls down the track?

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Gravitational potential energy is transformed into kinetic energy

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What transformation takes place when an electric doorbell is pressed?

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Electrical energy is transformed into kinetic energy and sound

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Which type of energy is found in fossil fuels like gas and oil?

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chemical

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

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chemical energy to mechanical energy

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