Forms of Energy and Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include electrical, thermal, radiant, chemical, mechanical, and nuclear.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy associated with electric charges and the flow of electricity.

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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 radiant energy?

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

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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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 energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What happens to electrical energy in a stove?

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In a stove, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a blender?

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In a blender, electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.