Energy Transformations

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What is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the order of energy transformations in photosynthesis?

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The order of energy transformations in photosynthesis is light energy to chemical energy.

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What energy transformations occur when a battery-operated radio is used?

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The energy transformations are chemical energy to electrical energy to sound energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation from chemical to electrical to light energy?

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine, transforming chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

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Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged into a wall socket?

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The energy transformation is electrical energy to light energy.

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Define chemical energy.

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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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 mechanical energy?

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

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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 and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.