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 mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a windmill spins to generate electricity?

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Mechanical to electrical.

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What energy transformation occurs when playing a guitar?

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Mechanical to sound.

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What energy transformation occurs when running a mile?

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Mechanical to thermal.

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What energy transformation occurs when baking a turkey in the oven?

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Thermal to chemical.

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What energy transformation occurs when burning a log?

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Chemical to thermal.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.