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.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include chemical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and light energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-operated device?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into sound or light energy.

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What happens when you rub your hands together quickly?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy (movement), which is then transformed into thermal energy (heat).

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy to create airflow.

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What energy transformation occurs in a flashlight?

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In a flashlight, chemical energy from the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is conduction in the context of energy transformation?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat energy through direct contact between materials.

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How does a candle produce light?

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A candle transforms chemical energy from wax into thermal energy (heat) and light energy when it burns.

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What is the role of energy in movement?

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Energy is required for movement; it is transformed from one form to another to enable motion.

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What is an example of energy transformation in nature?

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Photosynthesis in plants transforms light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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