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.

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What type of energy does a microwave oven transform electrical energy into?

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A microwave oven transforms electrical energy into thermal energy (heat) and light energy.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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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 type of energy is produced by the sun?

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Solar energy is the type of energy produced by the sun.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into mechanical energy?

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An example is an electric fan, where electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy to rotate the blades.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to 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; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a solar panel?

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In a solar panel, solar energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.