Energy Transformations

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a swing at the highest point has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 batteries. It is released during a chemical reaction.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers devices like lights and appliances.

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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 an object.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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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 electrical energy to light energy in a lamp.

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What type of energy does a battery store?

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A battery stores chemical energy, which can be transformed into electrical energy when used.

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What happens to energy in a microwave oven?

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In a microwave oven, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to heat food.