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 electrical energy to mechanical energy.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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Electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy and then into sound energy.

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What energy transformation occurs when a flashlight is used?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy and then into light energy.

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What types of energy does a television produce?

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A television transforms electrical energy into light, thermal, and sound energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a heater?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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Describe the energy transformation in hydroelectric power generation.

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Mechanical energy from falling water is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is the role of a generator in energy transformation?

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A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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How does a battery transform energy?

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A battery transforms chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a car engine?

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In a car engine, chemical energy from fuel is transformed into mechanical energy.