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.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is plugged in and working?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation happens in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy, light energy, and sound energy, but not solar energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation from chemical to electrical to light energy?

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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What happens during energy transformations?

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Energy changes from one form to another.

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What energy transformation occurs when rubbing hands together?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into 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.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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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.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.