Energy Transformation

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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 mechanical energy into heat energy.

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What type of energy is involved when Carson sands wood with sandpaper?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into heat energy.

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What happens to chemical energy when a match is lit?

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All of the potential chemical energy is transformed into heat and light energy.

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What type of energy is light classified as?

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Light is classified as electromagnetic energy.

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Which type of energy involves the movement of charged particles?

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Chemical energy involves the movement of charged particles.

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What kind of energy does George use to pull up a bucket of water?

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George applies mechanical energy to the handle.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is the energy used to lift an object or move a machine.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the movement of particles in a substance; it is often felt as warmth.

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What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and heat energy.