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 potential energy to kinetic energy.

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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, such as a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on its mass and speed.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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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.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons, commonly used to power devices.

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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, used to do work.

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What is fission?

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Fission is the process of splitting an atomic nucleus to release energy, commonly used in nuclear power plants.

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How does a battery work?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy to power devices.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a power plant?

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In a nuclear power plant, fission transforms nuclear energy into thermal energy, which is then converted into electrical energy.