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What causes thermal expansion of an object when its heated?

Kinetic Energy will [always] do this.


What is always lost when energy changes form?

Some energy is always lost in the form of heat due to inefficiencies in the conversion process. This loss is known as thermal energy or heat loss.


When you turn on a lamp and the light bulb becomes warm which energy conversion causes this heating of the light bulb?

Electrical energy absorbed by the lamp's filament produces thermal energy as well as light.


What type of conversion is taking place when natural gas is used to heat water?

Chemical energy is converted to thermal energy.The conversion that is taking place is chemical energy into thermal energy. The type of conversion is taking place when natural gas is used to heat water is chemical energy that is turned into thermal energy.


The conversion of thermal energy into mechanical energy requires a?

The answer is heat engine.


What is the byproduct of the conversion thermal energy to kinetic energy?

Waste heat.


Can heat be thermal energy?

Heat is thermal energy. Always.


Where is Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion used?

It is to be employed


What kind of energy conversion happens when you rub your hands together?

Mechanical energy is converted into thermal energy when you rub your hands together. The friction between your hands causes them to generate heat, which warms them up.


Is food being heated in the oven a conversion from chemical energy to mechanical?

No, heating food in the oven is a conversion of electrical energy to thermal energy. The heat energy generated in the oven causes the molecules in the food to move faster, resulting in the food being cooked.


What type of conversion is taking place when natural gas is burned to heat water?

The type of conversion that is taking place when natural gas is burned to heat water is referred to as chemical conversion. In this conversion thermal energy is produced.


How is kinetic energy transformed into thermal energy?

When kinetic energy is transformed into thermal energy, the movement of particles increases, causing them to collide and generate heat. This process is known as thermal energy conversion.