Understanding Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass of the object and its velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. It can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical.

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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 atoms and molecules. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance. It is often associated with heat.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers devices and can be transformed into other forms of energy.

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What is gravitational potential energy?

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Gravitational potential energy is the energy stored in an object as it is raised above the ground. It depends on the object's height and mass.

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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 converting electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What is an example of energy being stored in a chemical form?

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A charged battery is an example of energy stored in a chemical form.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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