5th Grade 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 electrical energy.

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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 food and batteries.

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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 sources like the Sun or light bulbs.

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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, which is used to do work.

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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; it can only change forms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is an open circuit?

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An open circuit is a broken path in an electrical circuit that prevents current from flowing.

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What is a closed circuit?

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A closed circuit is a complete electrical circuit through which current can flow.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.