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 electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into sound energy.

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Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy and light energy.

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Define electrical energy.

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Electrical energy is the energy that an electric current carries, flowing when an appliance is plugged in.

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What is an example of electrical energy transforming into thermal energy?

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A toaster is an example where electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is the primary energy transformation in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a blender?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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How does a microwave transform energy?

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A microwave transforms electrical energy into thermal energy to heat food.