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 thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when nuclear energy is converted to electrical energy?

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Nuclear to Electrical.

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What energy transformation occurs as an elephant walks through the savanna?

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Chemical to Mechanical + Thermal.

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What is the energy transformation when electrical energy is converted to mechanical energy?

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Electrical to Mechanical.

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What energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy, light energy, and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when sunlight is converted into chemical energy in plants?

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Radiant to Chemical.

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What is an example of mechanical energy being transformed into sound energy?

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A ringing bell or a vibrating guitar string.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered flashlight?

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Chemical to Electrical to Light.

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What is the energy transformation in a hydroelectric power plant?

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Potential to Kinetic to Electrical.

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What energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together?

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Mechanical to Thermal.

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