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 solar energy into electrical energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy, like electrical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, which can be used to power devices like lamps and appliances.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, such as a ball held at a height.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work.

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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 happens during digestion?

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During digestion, chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy that the body can use for movement.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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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, such as light.