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 chemical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a flashlight shines?

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Chemical → Electrical → Light.

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Give an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy.

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A plant makes sugar in the sunlight.

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What happens to electrical energy in a stove?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning?

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Electrical → Light.

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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.

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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.

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

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Burning wood in a fireplace.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.