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 converting electrical energy into light energy.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices.

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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 Mechanical Energy?

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

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What is Light Energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a flashlight?

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In a flashlight, chemical energy from batteries is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy to create airflow.

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What is the energy chain from the sun to a cow?

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The energy chain is light and thermal energy from the sun, transformed into chemical energy in grass, which is then consumed by the cow.

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What happens to mechanical energy in a generator?

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In a generator, mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.