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.

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What is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy?

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A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.

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What energy transformation occurs when a candle is burning?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What types of energy do plants convert during photosynthesis?

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Plants convert radiant energy into chemical energy.

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What energy transformations occur when rubbing hands together rapidly?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation takes place when using a corded power drill?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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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.

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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.