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.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, 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 potential energy?

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

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How does a wind turbine work?

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A wind turbine converts the kinetic energy of wind into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy.

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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 sound energy?

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Sound energy is a form of kinetic energy that is produced by vibrating objects and travels through a medium.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What happens to electrical energy in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy (heat) and radiant energy (microwaves) to cook food.

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What is an example of energy transformation from electrical to mechanical to sound?

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A pencil sharpener plugged into an outlet transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy (motion) and then into sound energy (noise).