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 electrical energy.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery when it powers a device?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a solar panel?

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Light energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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What energy transformation occurs in a wind turbine?

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Kinetic energy from the wind is transformed into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into thermal energy due to friction.

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What energy transformation occurs in a car engine?

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Chemical energy from fuel is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is the role of sound energy in a whistle?

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Sound energy is produced when air vibrates through the whistle.