Energy Conversions - Ergstown

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What is energy conversion?

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Energy conversion is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from chemical energy to light energy.

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What is the energy conversion when you put batteries in a flashlight to make it turn on?

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Chemical to light.

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What is the energy conversion from the Sun to a growing apple tree?

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Light to chemical.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is an object through which electrons can easily flow, allowing electricity to pass through.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving particles.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity or heat to flow through it easily.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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Chemical energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Steam is an example of thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a light bulb use?

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Electrical energy.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy from the sun into chemical energy in the form of glucose.