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 thermal energy.

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What type of energy is produced by a microwave oven?

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A microwave oven transforms electrical energy into thermal energy, as well as sound energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Batteries store chemical energy.

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What type of energy is transferred when electrical energy heats a substance?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy is emitted when a cell phone rings?

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Sound energy.

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What are the two types of energy shown when a machine operates?

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Sound energy and mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is not transformed by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object, such as a moving car.

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What is the relationship between electrical energy and thermal energy?

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Electrical energy can be transformed into thermal energy when it is used to heat an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.