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 thermal energy.

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What type of energy is transferred when electrical energy is used in a stove?

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Thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a person runs?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What happens to electrical energy in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into radiant (light) energy and thermal energy.

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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 an example of chemical energy?

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Food is an example of chemical energy, which our bodies convert into mechanical energy when we move.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy in a moving car?

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As a car moves, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in nature?

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Photosynthesis is an example where solar energy is transformed into chemical energy in plants.