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 into kinetic energy.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It is the energy an object possesses due to its movement.

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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 and fuel.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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What happens during photosynthesis?

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During photosynthesis, plants convert radiant energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is an example of energy transformation in the human body?

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When humans eat food, chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy for movement.

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What type of energy is produced by a ringing cell phone?

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Sound 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 energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is an example of chemical energy being transformed into kinetic energy?

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When a car burns gasoline (chemical energy) to move (kinetic energy).