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 types of energy?

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

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What energy transformation occurs when food is digested in the body?

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Chemical energy from food is transformed into mechanical energy for movement.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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Chemical energy in the battery is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What happens to energy when a lamp is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in plants?

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Plants transform light energy from the sun into chemical energy through photosynthesis.

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What energy transformation occurs when you rub your hands together?

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Mechanical energy from the movement is transformed into thermal energy (heat).

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What is the role of energy transformations in everyday life?

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Energy transformations are essential for powering devices, heating homes, and enabling movement.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a fire?

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Chemical energy in the fuel is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and light energy.

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What is the energy transformation in a solar panel?

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Light energy from the sun is transformed into electrical energy.