Introduction to Energy Transfer

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What is energy?

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Energy is what makes things move.

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What causes objects to move?

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A force is needed to cause objects to move.

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What happens when a bowling ball collides with pins?

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The ball transfers its energy to the pins, causing them to fall.

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How can we transfer energy to a bowling ball?

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By applying a force with our hand to swing the bowling ball.

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Which object has more energy: a fast-moving car or a slow-moving bicycle?

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The fast-moving car has more energy.

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What is the relationship between speed and energy?

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Faster moving objects have more energy to transfer than slower moving objects.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.

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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.

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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 transferred or transformed.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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When a ball is thrown, energy is transferred from the hand to the ball.

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