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 light energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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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 and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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How does a lamp transform energy?

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A lamp transforms electrical energy into light energy when it is plugged in and functioning.

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What happens to light energy in photosynthesis?

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In photosynthesis, light energy is transformed into chemical energy as plants convert sunlight into glucose.

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What is an example of chemical to electrical energy transformation?

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An example is a battery, which transforms chemical energy into electrical energy when it is used.

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What is the energy transformation in a flashlight?

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In a flashlight, the energy transformation is chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy.

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What is the role of a battery in energy transformation?

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A battery stores chemical energy and transforms it into electrical energy when connected to a device.