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 is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and batteries.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by 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.

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How do plants transform energy?

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Plants transform light energy from the sun into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformations occur in a battery-operated radio?

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In a battery-operated radio, chemical energy is converted to electrical energy, which then produces sound.