Energy Transfer

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to make things happen.

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What does a solar cell do?

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A solar cell converts light into electrical energy.

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How do batteries store energy?

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Batteries store energy as chemical energy.

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What is the source of energy for electrical outlets in homes?

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The energy comes from wires connected to a power plant.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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When sunlight hits a solar panel and is converted into electricity.

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What type of energy does a moving car have?

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A moving car has kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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How does energy from the sun reach the Earth?

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Energy from the sun travels through space as light.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food contains chemical energy that our bodies use.