Energy Transformations

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What are the three main types of energy transformations that 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 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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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 changes occur when a match is struck against sandpaper?

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Chemical energy stored in the match is transformed into thermal energy and light energy.

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What type of energy is transferred to thermal energy when electrical energy is used?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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Define energy transformation.

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

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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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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the kinetic energy of particles.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye.