Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What type of energy is gained when eating food?

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Chemical energy.

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Identify the energy transfer: mechanical to sound. What does this mean?

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This means that mechanical energy (like movement) is converted into sound energy (like noise).

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What is an example of chemical to electrical energy transfer?

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A battery converting chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is energy that travels in waves, such as light energy from the sun.

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Identify the energy transfer: electrical to radiant. What does this mean?

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This means that electrical energy (like from a light bulb) is converted into radiant energy (light).

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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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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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Identify the energy transfer: thermal to sound. What does this mean?

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This means that thermal energy (heat) is converted into sound energy.

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