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 mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when an elephant walks through the savanna?

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Chemical → Mechanical + Thermal.

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What energy transformation occurs when howler monkeys call to each other?

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Chemical → Mechanical → Sound.

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What is the energy transformation when a flashlight is turned on?

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Chemical → Electrical → Light.

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What kind of energy change occurs when a candle is burning?

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Chemical to Light.

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What is an example of electromagnetic energy?

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Light is an example of electromagnetic energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 food or fuel.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.