Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation in baking?

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In baking, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to bake cookies.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food.

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What is the process called when plants convert sunlight into food?

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Photosynthesis is the process where plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy associated with motion.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, such as when a guitar string is plucked.

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What type of energy is released during a chemical reaction?

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Chemical energy is released during a chemical reaction.