When a liquid is boiling, the heat energy is used to break the intermolecular forces holding the liquid particles together. This energy is then converted into potential energy to enable the liquid particles to overcome these forces and transition into the gaseous state.
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During boiling, the amount of energy remains constant as the temperature of the substance stays the same until all of it has converted into vapor. Once boiling starts, the added heat energy is used to break the intermolecular bonds holding the liquid together, rather than increasing the temperature.
Motion energy can be transferred into other forms of energy, such as potential energy, kinetic energy, sound energy, or heat energy, depending on the situation. For example, when a moving object comes to a stop, its motion energy is often converted into heat due to friction.
In a boiling kettle on a gas ring, the main energy transformation is from chemical energy in the gas to thermal energy. The gas is combusted to produce heat, which is then transferred to the water in the kettle, raising its temperature and causing it to boil.
When an oscillating mass stops, the energy is typically converted into other forms such as heat and sound. In a perfect system, some of the energy might be stored temporarily as potential energy, but ultimately it will all be dissipated as heat due to friction and other non-conservative forces.
In an electric cooker, electrical energy is transferred into heat energy through resistance in the heating element. The electrical current passing through the element encounters resistance, which generates heat as a byproduct. This heat energy is then used for cooking food.