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Question
Make a table based on forms of energy and corresponding devices:
| Forms of Energy | Devices | |
| a. | Electric | _________ |
| b. | Mechanical | Sewing machine, Bicycle |
| c. | Thermal | __________ |
| d. | _________ | Solar cooker, Solar heater |
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Solution
| Forms of Energy | Devices | |
| a. | Electric | Electric Fan, Electric iron |
| b. | Mechanical | Sewing machine, Bicycle |
| c. | Thermal | Steam Engine, Steam turbine |
| d. | Solar | Solar cooker, Solar heater |
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