Energy Transformation

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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 electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a lamp use when it is plugged in?

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Electrical energy.

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When a lamp is turned on, what type of energy does it produce?

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Radiant energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a fan is turned on?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical 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, often associated with heat.

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What type of energy is produced by burning logs?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy is used when you turn on a fan?

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Electric energy.

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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 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 an example of kinetic energy?

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A moving car or a rolling ball.