Energy Transfer Concepts

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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Common forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and sound energy.

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How does light transfer energy?

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Light transfers energy through electromagnetic waves.

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What is the role of electricity in energy transfer?

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Electricity transfers energy from one place to another, powering devices and appliances.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds and is released during a chemical reaction.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating waves that travel through air or other mediums.

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What is the difference between energy and matter?

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Energy is the ability to do work, while matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How do batteries work?

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Batteries store chemical energy and convert it to electrical energy when needed.