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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is an example of chemical to mechanical energy transformation?

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Eating a big breakfast before a race transforms chemical energy from food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What is an example of chemical to light energy transformation?

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A burning candle transforms chemical energy from wax into light energy.

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What is an example of light energy to chemical energy transformation?

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A plant making its own food in sunlight transforms light energy into chemical energy.

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What happens during energy transformations?

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Energy changes from one form to another, such as from chemical to mechanical or light.

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What is an example of mechanical to electrical energy transformation?

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A wind turbine spinning transforms mechanical energy from wind into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.