Energy Transformations

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What is the process of 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 transformations occur when a student rubs his hands together?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into thermal energy.

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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 is the energy transformation that occurs in green plants during photosynthesis?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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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.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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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 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.