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 from electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy is electrical energy in motion?

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Kinetic electrical 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, also known as atomic energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a battery-operated radio?

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Chemical energy is transformed into sound energy.

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What does a hairdryer convert?

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A hairdryer converts electrical energy into thermal energy.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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 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 or batteries.