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 electrical energy into light energy.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and then into light energy.

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What is fission?

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Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when water turns a turbine?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What type of energy is produced by vibrations?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrations.

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What energy transformation occurs in a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy and then into light energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How does solar energy transform?

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Solar energy is transformed into chemical energy through photosynthesis in plants.