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What kind of energy transformation takes place at the thermal power station?

In thermal power station heat energy is converted into electrical energy. The thermal power station, where coals are burnt and the steam produced from it is used to run turbines. This energy is stored as electrical energy in generators.


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A bus and a car are moving at the same speed. Which of the two has a greater kinetic energy?

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A ball of mass 200g falls from a height of 5m. What is its kinetic energy when it just reaches the ground?(g = 9.8 ms-2)

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There are a number of devices in common use that change energy from one form to another. Name some devices that change


1. electrical energy into light energy


2. electrical energy into mechanical energy


3. electrical energy into heat


4. sound energy into electrical energy


5. chemical energy into electrical energy.

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Describe the mode of energy transformation in a mechanical and quartz clock.