Energy Transformation

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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 mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy is stored in a battery.

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Which device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse?

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The energy transformation is from chemical energy to mechanical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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In a toaster, the energy transformation is from electrical energy to 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.

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What is electrical energy?

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