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 electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light 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 transformed into light 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 batteries and food.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.

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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 and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) to cook food.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car?

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In a car, chemical energy from gasoline is transformed into mechanical energy to move the vehicle.