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 thermal 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 atoms and molecules.

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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 kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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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.

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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 that is used to do work.

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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 electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that travels through space as waves, including light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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How does a match burn?

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When a match is struck, the friction generates heat, converting the chemical energy in the match into thermal energy and light energy.

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What happens in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is converted into electromagnetic energy (microwaves), which then heats food by converting to thermal energy.

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What is the role of propane gas in energy transformations?

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Propane gas undergoes combustion, where chemical energy is converted into thermal energy, which can then be converted into mechanical energy.

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