Energy Transformations

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What is the process of converting electrical energy to thermal energy called?

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This process is known as energy transformation, specifically electrical to thermal energy conversion.

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What type of energy is produced from eolic (wind) energy?

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Eolic energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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How does a stove transform energy?

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A stove transforms electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery when it is not connected to any devices?

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The energy in a battery that is not connected to any devices is chemical energy.

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What is an example of a device that transforms nuclear energy into electrical energy?

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A nuclear power plant is an example of a device that transforms nuclear energy into electrical energy.

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Define energy transformation.

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

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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 a measure of the kinetic energy of its particles.

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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.

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What is eolic energy?

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Eolic energy, or wind energy, is the energy derived from the wind, which can be converted into other forms of energy.