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 energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a battery convert?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What energy transformations occur when propane gas is used to lift a hot air balloon?

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Chemical energy is transformed into thermal energy, which is then transformed into mechanical energy.

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What machine changes electrical energy into light and sound energy?

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An alarm clock changes electrical energy into light and sound energy.

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What is an example of chemical to electrical energy transformation?

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A battery converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is an example of electric to thermal energy transformation?

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A toaster converting electric energy into thermal energy.

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What is the definition of 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 definition of 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 potential energy?

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