Energy transformation equations

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The discussion focuses on energy transformation equations related to various scenarios, including nuclear heating, spring motion, sound production from an electric organ, and igniting a match. Participants seek clarification on the correctness of their list of energy forms, which includes thermal, electric, radiant, nuclear, gravitational, kinetic, sound, and chemical energy. There is a suggestion that potential energy, encompassing various types such as gravitational and electrostatic, is not included in the provided list. The conversation emphasizes the need for accurate energy transformation equations for the assignment while questioning the completeness of the energy forms taught in class. Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of understanding energy types and transformations for academic success.
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OK, I have an assignmnt to do and, normally I wouldn't be looking for answers here --- direct ones I mean but this question requires them, and since I'm not entirely sure we were given the proper list of "forms of energy" I would like to a) get your opinion on the answer to these energy transformation equations and b) see if the types of energy forms which I have are correct

a) Write an energy transformation equation for each examp. below.
nuclear core heats up heavy water which turns a generator
spring with a mass attached is pulled down and then released (moves up and down until coming to a rest on its own)
a person playing an electric organ presses a key and we hear the not played
a match is struck on a matchbox and ignites

b) The list of energy forms we were given include:

thermal
electric
radiant
nuclear
gravitational
kinetic
sound
chemical


So, are there others? Was this list incorrect? (see, this section of the unit was taught by the class in groups, not the teacher, so its not like this all has 100% credibility.. IT might, but for the sake of my assignment, I'd just like to make sure this is all on track)
 
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There is potential energy, which actually covers a wide variety of energy, like gravitational,
electrostatic etc. I don't find that in the list. What about the energy of compression in a spring? That'd be PE.

But try the given problems. They may not involve PE.
 
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