Understanding 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 chemical energy into kinetic energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy to light and thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a geothermal power plant?

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Thermal energy to electrical energy.

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Give an example of electrical energy being transformed into thermal energy.

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A heater warming a room.

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What energy transformation occurs when a person rides a bicycle?

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Chemical energy to kinetic energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you eat food and then go for a run?

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Chemical energy to kinetic energy.

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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 or fuel.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is electrical energy?

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