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 chemical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy is produced when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when using a fan?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when using a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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Are food chains and food webs examples of energy transformations?

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True, they illustrate how energy is transferred through different organisms.

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What type of energy does a pinwheel use?

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A pinwheel uses mechanical energy.

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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 electrical energy?

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

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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.