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 into light energy.

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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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What type of energy transformation occurs in a glow stick?

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In a glow stick, chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and light energy.

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What type of energy keeps people warm?

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Heat energy keeps people warm.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed?

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An example is a toaster, where electrical energy is transformed into thermal 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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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 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.

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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.