Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include chemical, thermal, mechanical, electrical, light, and sound.

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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.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in 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.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is an energy transformation?

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An energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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Example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.