Unit 3 Lesson 1 Energy Transfer and Transformation

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of moving energy from one place to another or from one form to another.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to sound energy.

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What is an example of energy stored in plants?

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Coal is an example of energy stored in plants that died a long time ago.

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What does it mean to vibrate?

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To vibrate means to move back and forth quickly.

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What type of energy is produced when electricity runs through a speaker?

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Sound energy is produced when electricity runs through a speaker.

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What is an example of electrical energy transforming into light energy?

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A light bulb lighting up is an example of electrical energy transforming into light energy.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a heater?

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A heater feeling warm is an example of energy transformation from electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What is the definition of sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.