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 electrical energy into light and heat energy in a lamp.

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What are the three forms of energy produced by a lamp when it is turned on?

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The three forms of energy produced by a lamp are light energy, heat energy, and sound energy.

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Which form of energy is NOT produced by a lamp?

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Chemical energy is NOT produced by a lamp.

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What type of energy do plants convert during photosynthesis?

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Plants convert radiant energy (light energy) into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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Give an example of a device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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A fan is an example of a device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, which includes visible light, ultraviolet light, and infrared radiation.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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How do plants use radiant energy?

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Plants use radiant energy during photosynthesis to convert it into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What happens to energy during a transformation?

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During a transformation, energy changes from one form to another, but the total amount of energy remains constant.

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