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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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What type of energy does a fan transform electrical energy into?

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Mechanical energy.

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Which device transforms electrical energy into thermal energy?

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A microwave oven.

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What type of energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy.

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When a stove is used, what type of energy is produced from electrical energy?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a radio use when plugged in?

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Electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a radio?

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Electrical energy is transformed into sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.