Energy Transformation

Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

The energy transformation is from chemical energy (in the mouse) to mechanical energy (used by the hawk to fly).

Kinetic energy is greatest at the point of maximum speed or movement, often at the lowest point in a gravitational field.

The energy transformation is from chemical energy (in gasoline) to thermal energy (from combustion) to mechanical energy (movement of the car).

An electric motor is an example of energy transformation from electrical energy to mechanical energy.

A hairdryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules.

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

Thermal energy is the internal energy present in a system due to its temperature, which is a measure of the average kinetic energy of its particles.

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.