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 in fuel to mechanical energy in a car.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy.

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What energy conversion occurs when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy and then to thermal energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a blender?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and sound energy.

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What is fission in nuclear power plants?

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Fission is the process of splitting uranium atoms, which releases a large amount of energy that is converted into electricity.

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How does a hot air balloon work?

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A hot air balloon transforms chemical energy (from fuel) into thermal energy (heat) which then creates mechanical energy (lift).

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and light energy.

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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 fuel.

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