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 chemical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is transferred when you eat food?

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When you eat food, chemical energy is transferred to mechanical energy in your body.

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What energy transformation occurs when solar energy is converted?

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Solar energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a heater?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy in a heater.

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What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical, light, and thermal energy when you turn on a flashlight.

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What type of energy is produced by a moving car?

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A moving car produces mechanical energy from the chemical energy in its fuel.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove when cooking food.

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What happens to energy in a battery when it is used?

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In a battery, chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy when it is used.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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An example of chemical energy is the energy stored in food or fuel.

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