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 solar energy into chemical energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, like chemical energy in plants.

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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 or fuel, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, according to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What device converts chemical energy to electrical energy?

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A battery converts chemical energy to electrical energy.

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What is an example of solar energy being transformed into chemical energy?

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A tree growing fruit is an example of solar energy being transformed into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, which can be used to power devices.

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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, which can be used to do work.

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How does a clothes dryer work?

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A clothes dryer primarily converts electrical energy to heat and mechanical energy to dry clothes.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a windmill?

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A windmill transforms kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy to turn the blades.