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 are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include chemical, electrical, thermal, light, sound, and mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-operated radio?

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Chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which then produces sound.

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What type of energy does a microwave oven NOT transform into?

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Solar energy.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis, where light energy is transformed into chemical energy.

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What types of energy does a television produce?

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Light, thermal, and sound energy.

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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 is an example of electrical energy being transformed?

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When a toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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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 batteries.

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What is thermal energy?

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