Energy Transformations

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What are energy transformations?

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Energy transformations occur when energy changes from one form to another.

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Give an example of energy transformation: electrical energy -> thermal energy and light energy.

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A toaster transforms electrical energy into thermal energy and light energy.

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

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Solar energy is NOT transformed by a microwave oven.

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What energy transformation occurs when a radio is plugged in and starts playing?

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Electrical energy is transformed into sound energy.

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What type of energy does a stove transfer its electrical energy to?

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A stove transfers its electrical energy to 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.

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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 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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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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.