Energy, Transformations 23

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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 thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when an oven is powered on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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At what point does water have the most gravitational potential energy?

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Water has the most gravitational potential energy at its highest point.

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What type of energy does a hairdryer convert?

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A hairdryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a battery?

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a battery powers a flashlight?

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The battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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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 atoms and molecules.