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 light energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

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

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What type of energy do plants use to make their own food?

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Plants use light energy from the sun to transform into chemical energy during photosynthesis.

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What is an example of chemical energy transforming into light energy?

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A burning candle is an example of chemical energy transforming into light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp when it is plugged in?

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The energy transformation in a lamp when plugged in is electrical energy transforming into light energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy transforming into mechanical energy?

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A fan running on electricity is an example of electrical energy transforming into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy does a battery provide to power a device?

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A battery provides electrical energy to power devices.

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What is an example of energy transformation from electrical to mechanical to sound?

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A pencil sharpener plugged into an outlet transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy and then into sound.

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What is the role of energy in a bicycle?

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In a bicycle, mechanical energy is used to move the bike forward.

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What happens to energy when a plant makes food using sunlight?

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The plant transforms light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis.