E Trans Flashcard

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a candle is burning?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is the energy transformation when a flashlight is turned on?

Back

Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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How do green plants produce food using energy from the Sun?

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Plants transform light energy from the Sun into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What energy transformation occurs when a hand generator is turned to power a light bulb?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

Front

Define chemical energy.

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is emitted by sources like the Sun and light bulbs.

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Explain the process of photosynthesis in terms of energy transformation.

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Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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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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Describe the energy transformation in a battery-powered toy.

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Chemical energy in the batteries is transformed into electrical energy, which powers the toy's movement.

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What is the role of electrical energy in everyday devices?

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Electrical energy powers devices, transforming into other forms of energy like light, sound, or motion.