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 converting electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light and thermal energy.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What type of energy do plants convert during photosynthesis?

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Plants convert radiant energy (light energy) into chemical 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 felt as heat.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object, related to its motion and position.

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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 or fuel.

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What happens to electrical energy in a hairdryer?

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In a hairdryer, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to produce heat.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.