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 is stored in a battery?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy do you get from eating food?

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Chemical energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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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 energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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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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How does a microwave oven transform energy?

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A microwave oven transforms electrical energy into thermal energy and light energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.