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.

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What types of energy does a television transform electrical energy into?

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Light, thermal, and sound energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food and used by our muscles?

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Chemical energy.

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What happens during energy transformations?

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Energy changes from one form to another.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs when solar panels are used?

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Light energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed.

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What is an example of chemical energy transformation?

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When food is digested, chemical energy is transformed into thermal and mechanical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.