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 type of energy transformation occurs in an electric hot plate?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is kinetic electrical energy?

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Kinetic electrical energy is the energy of electric charges in motion.

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What are the three types of energy that electromagnetic energy is also referred to?

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Radiant energy, solar energy, and light energy.

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What type of energy 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 type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse?

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Chemical energy from the mouse is transformed into mechanical energy for flying.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is radiant energy?

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