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 change forms.

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What is an energy transformation?

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An energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is the first step in the energy transformation process for photosynthesis?

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The first step is the absorption of light energy from the Sun.

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What form of energy do plants convert sunlight into during photosynthesis?

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Plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a lamp when it is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and then into light energy.

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What is the correct order of energy transformations in a flashlight?

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Chemical energy from the batteries is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What happens to energy during a chemical reaction?

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Energy is transformed from one form to another, often released or absorbed.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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