Energy Transferring

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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 changing it from one form to another.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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Common forms of energy include chemical, electrical, thermal, mechanical, light, and kinetic 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 food and fuel.

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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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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 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 does energy transfer from chemical to electrical?

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Energy transfers from chemical to electrical when a chemical reaction produces electricity, like in batteries.

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How does electrical energy convert to light energy?

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Electrical energy converts to light energy in devices like light bulbs when electricity flows through a filament.