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 thermal energy.

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

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Thermal energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy that an electric current carries. It flows when you plug something in.

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What type of energy is produced by a pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet?

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Mechanical 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. It is the energy of moving particles.

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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 an example of energy transformation in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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Chemical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.

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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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