Forms of Energy and Energy Transformation

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor, such as a wire.

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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 mechanical energy?

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

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the 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. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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How does a windmill transform energy?

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A windmill transforms mechanical energy from the wind into electrical energy.

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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 to thermal energy.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries, and can be released during a chemical reaction.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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An example of electrical energy is the energy that powers your home appliances when you plug them into an outlet.