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.

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What type of energy conversion occurs when gas is used to power a car?

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Chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then converted to light energy.

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What type of energy do fossil fuels store?

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Fossil fuels store chemical energy.

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What happens to the chemical energy in a match when it burns?

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The chemical energy stored in the match changes to heat energy and light energy.

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What is an example of energy changing from one form to another?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What is electrical energy?

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