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 electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a microwave oven?

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A microwave oven transforms electrical energy into thermal energy (heat) and radiant energy (microwaves).

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Batteries store chemical energy.

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When you eat food, what type of energy is transferred to your body?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy for movement.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a flashlight?

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In a flashlight, chemical energy from batteries is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into radiant energy (light).

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What type of energy does a solar panel convert?

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A solar panel converts solar energy into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.