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 chemical energy in gasoline to mechanical energy in a car.

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What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed; it can only be transferred and transformed from one type to another.

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Can energy be destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be destroyed.

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What type of energy is transformed in an oven?

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In an oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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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 food or gasoline.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.