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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 types of energy does a television transform electrical energy into?

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Radiant, thermal, and sound energy.

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Which process converts chemical energy to thermal energy?

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A campfire converts chemical energy to thermal energy.

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What is an example of a source of chemical energy?

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Food, batteries, and petroleum are sources of chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you plug in a lamp and turn it on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into radiant energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light.

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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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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

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What is an example of energy changing from one form to another?

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When a battery powers a toy, chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.