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 chemical energy in food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, radiant (light), and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when rubbing hands together?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy (movement) and then into thermal energy (heat) due to friction.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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A battery stores chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy (for the motor) and then into sound energy (the noise it makes).

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

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A television transforms electrical energy into light, thermal (heat), and sound energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a lamp?

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When a lamp is turned on, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy (heat).

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Which energy form is NOT produced by a lamp?

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Chemical energy is NOT produced by a lamp.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.