Transformation of Energy

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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.

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What energy transformation occurs when you turn on a hair dryer?

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Electric to kinetic to thermal and sound energy.

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Which household appliance transforms electrical energy into heat energy?

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A toaster.

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

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A kitchen mixer.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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

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How does a toaster work in terms of energy transformation?

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A toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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A light bulb transforms electrical energy into light and thermal energy.