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 to mechanical energy when we move.

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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 gasoline, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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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, which is the energy of motion and position.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices like lights and appliances.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye, and it is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard when they reach our ears.

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What happens when gasoline is burned in a car?

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When gasoline is burned in a car, chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, allowing the car to move.

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What energy transformations occur in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and light energy.

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What energy transformations occur when rubbing hands together?

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When rubbing hands together, chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy (movement) and then into thermal energy (heat).