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 converting electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What device transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

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A fan is a device that transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy.

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What type of wave requires a medium to travel?

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Mechanical waves require a medium to travel, such as sound waves.

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What energy transformation occurs in a crock pot when it is turned on?

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The energy transformation in a crock pot when it is turned on is from electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What type of energy is stored in a battery?

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A battery stores chemical energy.

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What is the relationship between electrical energy and thermal energy?

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Electrical energy can be transformed into thermal energy, as seen in devices like toasters and heaters.

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What is a transverse wave?

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A transverse wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move perpendicular to the direction of the wave.

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What is a longitudinal wave?

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A longitudinal wave is a wave in which the particles of the medium move parallel to the direction of the wave.

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Give an example of energy transformation in everyday life.

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An example of energy transformation is when a light bulb converts electrical energy into light and thermal energy.

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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.