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 in a burning candle?

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In a burning candle, chemical energy is transformed into thermal and light energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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The energy stored in a battery is chemical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a stove?

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In a stove, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy?

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A windmill converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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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 or a heater.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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