Energy Transformations

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What is energy transformation?

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The process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What is an example of kinetic to electrical energy transformation?

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A wind turbine converts kinetic energy from wind into electrical energy.

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What is an example of electrical to electromagnetic energy transformation?

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A light bulb converts electrical energy into electromagnetic energy in the form of light.

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What is an example of nuclear to electrical energy transformation?

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Nuclear power plants convert nuclear energy from fission into electrical energy.

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What is an example of electromagnetic to electrical energy transformation?

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Solar panels convert electromagnetic energy from sunlight into electrical energy.

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What is an example of kinetic to sound energy transformation?

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A vibrating guitar string converts kinetic energy into sound energy.

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What is an example of electrical to thermal energy transformation?

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An electric heater converts electrical energy into thermal energy (heat).

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What is an example of electrical to radiant energy transformation?

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A television converts electrical energy into radiant energy (light and sound).

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.