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 solar energy into electrical energy.

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What is Solar Energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, such as electrical energy.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, which can be used to power devices and appliances.

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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, which can be used to do work.

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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 and fuel, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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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 the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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How does a plant transform light energy?

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A plant transforms light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, creating sugar from sunlight.

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What happens when a candle burns?

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When a candle burns, chemical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a hydroelectric dam?

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In a hydroelectric dam, mechanical energy from falling water is transformed into electrical energy when it turns a turbine.