energy tranformations

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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 is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, often used to power devices and appliances.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion (kinetic energy) or its position (potential energy).

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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 food or fuel, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the movement of particles within an object.

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What is an example of energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

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An electric fan transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy to create airflow.

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What energy transformation occurs in a pencil sharpener?

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In an electric pencil sharpener, electrical energy is transformed into mechanical energy to rotate the blades.

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What happens to chemical energy when a hawk eats a mouse?

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The hawk transforms the chemical energy from the mouse into mechanical energy to fly.

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What energy transformation occurs when gasoline is burned in a car?

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When gasoline is burned, chemical energy is transformed into thermal energy, which is then transformed into mechanical energy to move the car.

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What is an example of thermal energy being used?

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When you boil water, thermal energy is used to increase the temperature of the water until it turns into steam.