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 in food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What type of energy conversion occurs when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy do muscles use to push bicycle pedals?

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Muscles use mechanical energy to push the pedals.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into sound energy.

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How do plants convert light energy?

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Plants transform light energy into chemical energy during photosynthesis to make sugar.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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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, enabling it to do work.

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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 or fuel.

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What is an example of light energy being transformed?

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A plant making sugar in sunlight is an example of light energy being transformed into chemical energy.

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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, such as a ball at the top of a hill.