Energy Transfer & Transformations

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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 from electrical energy to light energy.

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What type of energy transformation occurs in a lamp?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light from the sun or x-rays.

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Give an example of radiant energy.

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The sun, visible light, and x-rays are examples of radiant energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like batteries or food.

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Give an example of chemical energy.

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A battery, digestion, and burning fuel are examples of chemical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object, related to its motion and position.

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Give an example of mechanical energy.

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A hammer, windmill, and wrecking ball are examples of mechanical energy.

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What types of energy does a television transform electrical energy into?

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A television transforms electrical energy into light, thermal, and sound energy.