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 thermal energy.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, and nuclear energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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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.

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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 that is used to do work.

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How does a microwave oven work?

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A microwave oven transforms electrical energy into electromagnetic energy (microwaves), which then heats food by converting it into thermal energy.

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What happens to chemical energy in a combustion reaction?

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In a combustion reaction, chemical energy is converted into thermal energy and often mechanical energy.

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What is the role of a battery in a circuit?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy, which powers devices in a circuit.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a fan?

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In a fan, electrical energy from the power source is transformed into mechanical energy that spins the blades.