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 from chemical energy to heat energy.

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What type of energy is transformed 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 is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy do fossil fuels like gas, oil, and coal contain?

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Fossil fuels contain chemical energy.

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What occurs when electrical energy is used by an electric light?

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The electrical energy is given off as other forms of energy, such as light and heat.

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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.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy, or thermal energy, is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is an example of energy transformation in everyday life?

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An example is when a toaster transforms electrical energy into heat energy to toast bread.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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