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 chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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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 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 electrical energy?

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

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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 nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What is eolic energy?

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Eolic energy, or wind energy, is the energy obtained from the wind, which can be converted into electrical energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy transforming into mechanical energy?

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An example is digesting an apple, where the body converts the chemical energy in food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What happens when you turn on a flashlight?

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When you turn on a flashlight, chemical energy from the batteries is transformed into electrical, light, and thermal energy.

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What is an example of nuclear energy transforming into electrical energy?

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An example is a nuclear power plant, which converts nuclear energy into electrical energy.