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 from chemical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a candle burns?

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Chemical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What energy conversion happens when gasoline is used in a car?

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Chemical energy is converted into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformations occur when a flashlight is turned on?

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

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What happens to energy when water falls through a dam?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which can then be used as light energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy transforming into thermal energy?

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When an electric heater is turned on, electrical energy is converted into thermal energy to produce heat.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How does a battery work in terms of energy transformation?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is the role of a generator in energy transformation?

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A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.