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 converting electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, radiant (light), and sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when food is consumed and used for movement?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy for movement.

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What energy transformation occurs in a microwave oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and radiant energy (microwaves) to cook food.

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What energy transformation occurs when a lamp is turned on?

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

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

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Chemical energy from the monkeys' bodies is transformed into mechanical energy (movement of vocal cords) and sound energy (the call).

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What type of energy is NOT produced by a lamp?

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Chemical energy is NOT produced by a lamp.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position, such as a moving car or a stretched rubber band.

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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.