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 mechanical energy into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when running a mile?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a windmill generating electricity?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when eating an apple and running a mile?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when shining a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a flower grows?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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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.

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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.

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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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.