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 from electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when howler monkeys call to each other?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation from chemical to electrical to light energy?

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into sound 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 batteries.

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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.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.