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 chemical energy to thermal energy.

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What type of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?

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Chemical to light.

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What energy transformation occurs as a mouse produces body heat?

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Chemical to thermal.

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What type of energy is food energy stored in your muscles?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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Radiant to chemical.

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What does a television transform electrical energy into?

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Light, thermal, and sound 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 and 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 radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.