Energy Transformation

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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 electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy does a lamp use when it is plugged in?

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Electrical energy.

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When a lamp is turned on, what type of energy does it produce?

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Radiant energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in an electric pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is associated with flowing electrons?

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Electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a flashlight?

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Chemical energy from the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a candle?

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Chemical energy is transformed into thermal energy and radiant energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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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 an example of mechanical energy?

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The energy of a moving bicycle or a spinning fan.