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 type of energy conversion occurs in a gas-powered hot air balloon?

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Chemical energy is converted to thermal energy, which is then converted to mechanical energy to make the balloon fly.

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What type of energy does a bicycle primarily use?

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A bicycle primarily uses mechanical energy.

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Give an example of chemical energy.

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Examples of chemical energy include a battery, digestion, and burning fuel.

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What do plants convert radiant energy into?

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Plants convert radiant energy (from the sun) into chemical energy (in the form of food).

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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, enabling it to do work.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.

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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 radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light from the sun.