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 from light energy to chemical energy.

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What is the primary energy transformation that occurs during photosynthesis?

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The primary energy transformation during photosynthesis is from light energy to chemical energy.

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What type of energy do plants store in their food?

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Plants store chemical energy in their food.

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What happens to heat energy when it transfers from one object to another?

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Heat energy transfers from an area of high temperature to an area of low temperature.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy formed due to an object's motion, position, or condition. It includes both kinetic and potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object based on its position or condition.

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How does a windmill convert energy?

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A windmill converts mechanical energy from the wind into electrical energy through a generator.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is the role of the sun in energy transformations on Earth?

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The sun provides light energy, which is transformed into chemical energy by plants during photosynthesis.