Energy Transformations

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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 type of energy does a battery store?

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Chemical energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a clothes dryer?

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Electrical energy is transformed into heat and mechanical energy.

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What energy transformation happens when a flashlight is turned on?

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Chemical energy is transformed into electrical energy, which is then transformed into light energy.

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What device converts electrical energy into light and sound energy?

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An alarm clock.

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What is the primary energy transformation in a wind turbine?

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Mechanical energy is transformed into electrical energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy being transformed into thermal energy?

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A toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What type of energy is produced by a moving car?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is the energy transformation in a hydroelectric power plant?

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Potential energy of water is transformed into mechanical energy, which is then transformed into electrical energy.

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What is the role of a generator in energy transformation?

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A generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.