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 mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is transferred from chemical energy in a car?

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Mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is transferred from kinetic energy of a car to a tree?

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Potential energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when solar energy is used by a tree?

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Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy as the tree grows.

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What is eolic energy?

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Eolic energy, also known as wind energy, is the energy derived from the wind.

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What type of energy is produced when eolic energy is transformed?

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Electrical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery when not connected to any devices?

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Chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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Give an example of energy transformation in nature.

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A tree growing fruit transforms solar energy into chemical energy.