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 into electrical energy.

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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 batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, commonly used to power devices.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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 happens when a battery powers a flashlight?

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The chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a lamp?

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In a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy being transformed?

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When food is eaten, the chemical energy in the food is transformed into kinetic energy for movement.

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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, used for movement.