Energy Transformations

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

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Photosynthesis, which transforms light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the order of energy transformations in photosynthesis?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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

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Electrical energy is transformed into light 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.

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What happens during energy transformations?

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Energy changes from one form to another.

Front

What energy transformations occur in a battery-operated radio?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into sound energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is light energy?

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Energy that is visible to the human eye, produced by sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.