FINLANDIA SCHOOL
Content: Energy Conversion
Energy Conversion is the process of changing energy from one form to another.
Forms of Energy
1. Heat Energy
2. Electrical Energy
3. Mechanical Energy
4. Solar Energy
5.Chemical Energy
6. Sound Energy
7. Light Energy
8. Nuclear Energy.
Forms of Energy Conversion
The various forms of energy can change from one form to another and vice- versa and some of them are
A. Electrical Energy to Heat Energy
Electrical Energy can be converted to heat energy.
For example - electric pressing iron, electric cooker, electric oven, hair drier. B. Chemical Energy to Heat Energy
Chemo energy can be converted to heat energy.
For example - kerosene stove, heat engine , gas cooker, firewood and charcoal.
C.Electrical Energy to Mechanical Energy
C. Electrical Energy can be converted to mechanical energy.
For example - blender, electric fans, video players, electric clippers
D. Mechanical Energy to Electrical Energy
Mechanical Energy can be converted to electrical energy.
For example- bicycle dynamo, generator, turbine
E. Solar Energy to Heat Energy
Solar Energy can be converted to heat energy, chemical energy, and electrical energy.
For example- solar charger, solar light F. Light Energy to Heat Energy
Light energy can be converted to heat energy.
For example - bulb
Importance of Energy Conversion
1. It saves money
for example, the use of battery, inverter and solar energy.
2. It replaced non renewable energy.
3. It generated energy.
for solar battery, generator, etc
4. It saves energy.
for example, battery, solar battery etc.
5. It reduces pollution.
for example using kerosene stove, electric cooker, gas cooker.
6. It contribute to the economic growth of a nation.