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 thermal energy.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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Electric energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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What energy is given off when a cell phone rings?

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Sound energy is produced when a cell phone rings.

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What energy transformation occurs when a crock pot is plugged in?

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Electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food contains chemical energy that our bodies convert into other forms of energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy due to its motion.