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, such as converting chemical energy into mechanical energy.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include chemical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a hand-held fan is turned on?

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Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Burning logs is an example of thermal energy.

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What machine converts electrical energy into light and sound energy?

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An alarm clock converts electrical energy into light and sound energy.

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What is the energy transformation when a person runs?

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The energy transformation is from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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How does a battery-powered device work in terms of energy transformation?

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A battery-powered device converts chemical energy stored in the battery into electrical energy to power the device.

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What is the role of chemical energy in living organisms?

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Chemical energy is used by living organisms to perform work, such as movement and growth.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object, enabling it to do work.