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 light energy to chemical energy.

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What is the energy chain from the sun to grass to cow?

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Light and thermal energy is transformed into chemical energy in grass, and then chemical energy is transformed into chemical energy in the cow.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a wind turbine generates electricity?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What type of energy does electrical energy transform into when used in a stove?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is an example of light energy transformation?

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Photosynthesis in plants, where light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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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.

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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 referred to as heat.

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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.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.