Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations are processes where energy changes from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a hot air balloon?

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Chemical energy from propane gas is transformed into thermal energy, which then converts to mechanical energy to lift the balloon.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is the definition of energy transformation?

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

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What energy transformation occurs in an oven?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is the first law of thermodynamics?

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The first law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to temperature.

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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.