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 in food to mechanical energy for movement.

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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 or fuel, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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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, which is used to do work.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices and appliances.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye and can be converted into other forms of energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard by the human ear.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its molecules, often experienced as heat.

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What is an example of chemical to mechanical energy transformation?

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Eating an apple and running a mile is an example of transforming chemical energy from food into mechanical energy for movement.

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What is an example of mechanical to sound energy transformation?

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Hitting a baseball with a bat transforms mechanical energy from the swing into sound energy when the bat strikes the ball.

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What is an example of mechanical to electrical energy transformation?

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A windmill spinning to generate electricity is an example of transforming mechanical energy into electrical energy.