Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer refers to the process of energy moving from one system or object to another, often resulting in a change in form.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, which has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which an object possesses due to its movement.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, which can be released during a chemical reaction.

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How does chemical energy convert to light energy?

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Chemical energy can be converted to light energy through processes such as combustion or chemical reactions in light-emitting substances.

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How does chemical energy convert to thermal energy?

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Chemical energy converts to thermal energy when chemical reactions release heat, increasing the temperature of the surroundings.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.

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What is an example of energy transfer from potential to kinetic?

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An example is a roller coaster at the top of a hill (potential energy) that moves downwards (kinetic energy) as it descends.

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What is an example of energy transfer from chemical to thermal?

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An example is burning wood in a fireplace, where chemical energy in the wood is converted to thermal energy (heat).