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 mechanical energy.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, light, and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when food is digested and used for movement?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy as the body moves.

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What energy transformation occurs in a flashlight when it is turned on?

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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 happens to electrical energy in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to heat food.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car?

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In a car, chemical energy from gasoline is transformed into mechanical energy to power the vehicle.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

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Light energy from the sun is transformed into chemical energy in plants.

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What is the energy transformation when a battery powers a toy?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which powers the toy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together?

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Mechanical energy from the motion of rubbing is transformed into thermal energy, warming your hands.