FORMS OF ENERGY & 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 light 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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object based on 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, related to the motion of particles.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp when it is turned on?

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The energy transformation in a lamp is electrical energy to light energy and thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object.

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What is an example of electrical to mechanical energy transformation?

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An example is an electric pencil sharpener, which transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy to sharpen pencils.

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What is radiant energy?

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

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What is the most environmentally friendly way to generate electricity?

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Using solar panels on a roof is considered the most environmentally friendly way to supplement electricity.