Energy Transfer and Transformation

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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What happens to mechanical energy when a toy is turned on?

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Mechanical energy can change into sound energy and motion.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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How does a television use electrical energy?

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A television changes electrical energy into light, sound, and heat energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What happens to electrical energy in a radio?

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A radio changes electrical energy into sound energy.

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What is heat energy?

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

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How can friction help slow down an object?

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Friction can convert kinetic energy into heat energy, slowing down the object.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a light bulb converts electrical energy into light and heat energy.

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