Transformation of Energy

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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 electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when using an electric pencil sharpener?

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Electrical to mechanical.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses that energy to fly?

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Chemical to mechanical.

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What type of energy transformation happens in hydro-electric power?

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Mechanical to electrical.

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What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

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Sun.

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What is potential energy?

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

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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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 solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.