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 electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What type of energy does a microwave oven primarily transform electrical energy into?

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Thermal energy.

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Which type of energy is NOT produced by a microwave oven?

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Solar energy.

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

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A pencil sharpener plugged into a wall outlet.

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What type of energy does a stove transfer electrical energy into?

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Thermal energy.

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What kind of energy does a hairdryer convert?

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Electrical energy into thermal energy.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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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.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food is an example of chemical energy, as it can be transformed into other forms of energy when consumed.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.