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.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a lamp is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy transforming into electrical energy?

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A battery causes a flashlight to shine.

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Which type of energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy is not produced by a microwave oven.

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

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When food is cooked in a microwave, electrical energy changes to thermal energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What happens to energy in a chemical reaction?

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In a chemical reaction, energy is transformed from one form to another, often releasing or absorbing energy.