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 chemical energy to 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 food or fuel.

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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 vibrations 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, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 an example of energy transformation in photosynthesis?

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In photosynthesis, light energy from the sun is transformed into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What energy transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and then into light energy.

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What is the role of plants in energy transformation?

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Plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.

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What happens to energy in a flashlight?

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In a flashlight, chemical energy from the batteries is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a television?

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In a television, electrical energy is transformed into light energy, thermal energy, and sound energy.