Energy Transformations

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What type of energy is stored in muscles from the food we eat?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy is generated by strong wind spinning a wind turbine?

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Electrical energy.

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What type of energy is represented when muscles push the pedals on a bicycle?

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Mechanical energy.

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Can any form of energy be converted to any other form of energy?

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True.

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What is the correct chain of energy transformation when a flashlight is turned on?

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Chemical => Electrical => Light.

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Define 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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Explain 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 the principle of energy transformation?

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Energy can change from one form to another, but the total energy remains constant.

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Give an example of energy transformation in a battery-powered device.

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy.