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 are the three main forms of energy?

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The three main forms of energy are kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.

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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 or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, calculated as 1/2 mv², where m is mass and v is velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, often perceived as heat.

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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 fuel.

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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 are the four forms of potential energy?

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The four forms of potential energy are gravitational, elastic, chemical, and nuclear potential energy.

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How does a lamp transform energy?

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A lamp transforms electrical energy into thermal energy (heat) and then into light energy.