Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning correctly?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into 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 type of energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal (heat) energy.

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What type of energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy is not transformed by a microwave oven.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car engine?

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In a car engine, chemical energy from fuel is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What happens to energy in a closed system?

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In a closed system, the total amount of energy remains constant, though it may change forms.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.