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 thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into thermal and light energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy.

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When you eat food, what type of energy is transferred to your body?

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Chemical energy is transferred to mechanical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy when it is used in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a solar panel?

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Solar energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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The energy of a moving car or a person running.

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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 the relationship between chemical energy and electrical energy in a battery?

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A battery stores chemical energy, which can be converted into electrical energy when connected to a circuit.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a windmill?

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Wind energy is transformed into mechanical energy.