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 electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is functioning?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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True or False: Food chains and food webs demonstrate energy transformations.

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True

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What type of energy does a pinwheel represent?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds between atoms.

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What energy transformation occurs when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy transformation?

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When a toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What happens to energy in a food chain?

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Energy is transferred from one organism to another as they consume each other.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.