Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into other forms of energy, such as electrical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electric charges, often used to power devices.

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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, like food or fuel.

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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 an example of energy transformation?

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When a battery powers a flashlight, chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What happens when gasoline is burned in a car?

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Chemical energy in gasoline is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.

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What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a fan?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.