Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What type of energy is associated with the temperature of an object?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of an object.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy that comes from the nucleus of an atom, a form of potential energy.

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What happens to energy when a moving ball hits a player's mitt?

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Some of the ball's energy changes to sound energy when it hits the mitt.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as 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 the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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How does electrical energy transfer to radiant energy?

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Electrical energy can be converted to radiant energy, for example, in light bulbs.

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What is an example of energy transfer from chemical to electrical?

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In a battery, chemical energy is converted to electrical energy.