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 kinetic energy to potential energy.

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What is an example of light to chemical energy transformation?

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A flower growing, where sunlight is converted into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What energy transformation occurs when burning a log?

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Chemical energy in the log is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and light.

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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 a measure of the kinetic energy of its particles.

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What energy transformation occurs when baking a turkey in the oven?

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Thermal energy from the oven is transformed into chemical energy in the turkey, cooking it.

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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 energy transformation occurs when playing a guitar?

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Mechanical energy from strumming the guitar strings is transformed into sound energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a form of energy that is associated with the vibration of matter, which creates sound waves.

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What energy transformation occurs when hitting a baseball with a bat?

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Mechanical energy from the bat is transformed into sound energy and kinetic energy of the baseball.

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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.