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.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy.

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

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Burning wood in a fire.

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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 do we call the energy of moving electrons in a circuit?

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Electrical energy.

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

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The sun warming your skin.

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What is the energy transformation that occurs when a plant uses sunlight to make food?

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Light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What type of energy is released when a chemical reaction occurs?

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Chemical energy.

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What is an example of mechanical energy being transformed into electrical energy?

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A wind turbine generating electricity.