energy transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What type of energy is transferred from an electrical stove?

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Thermal energy.

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What are the two energy transformations that occur during photosynthesis?

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Radiant energy to chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when water falls through a dam and turns a turbine?

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Mechanical energy to electrical energy.

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What is the final energy transformation when electricity is used to light a home?

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Electrical energy to light energy.

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What is an example of mechanical energy being transformed?

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Water falling through a dam turns a turbine.

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What type of energy is produced by a generator?

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Electrical energy.

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What is the role of a turbine in energy transformation?

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It converts mechanical energy from moving water into electrical energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Energy that travels in waves, such as light from the sun.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.