6.9C 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 to mechanical energy in movement.

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What types of energy are found in coal, vegetables, and gasoline?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when rubbing hands together to feel warmer?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy being converted to light energy?

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The use of a light bulb.

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Which energy transformation system is most affected by weather changes?

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Wind turbine power generation.

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What type of energy does a hamburger provide to humans?

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Chemical energy.

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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; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.