Energy Transformation

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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 energy transformation occurs when a light bulb is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered toy?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into thermal energy?

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A hairdryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a solar panel?

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Radiant energy from the sun is transformed into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a wind turbine?

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Kinetic energy from the wind is transformed into mechanical energy and then into electrical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 energy transformation in a car engine?

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Chemical energy from fuel is transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.