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 electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What type of energy do you get from eating an apple?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?

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Sound energy.

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What is the process called when uranium atoms are split in a nuclear power plant?

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Fission.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which then produces sound energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into light energy?

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A working flashlight used to light up a dark corner.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles 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 atoms and molecules.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.