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 chemical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is transferred when you eat food?

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Chemical energy is transferred to mechanical energy in your body.

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What is an example of chemical energy transforming into mechanical energy?

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Digesting an apple is an example of chemical energy transforming into mechanical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy when it is converted?

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Electrical energy can be transformed into thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a flashlight?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical, light, and thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves.

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Give an example of kinetic energy transforming into sound energy.

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Playing a violin is an example of kinetic energy transforming into sound energy.

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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 power plant?

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In a nuclear power plant, nuclear energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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