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 is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic Energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal Energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is Gravitational Potential Energy?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field, typically related to its height.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear Energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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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 that is used to do work.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant Energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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What happens to Kinetic Energy when a car skids to a stop?

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Kinetic Energy is transformed into Thermal Energy due to friction between the tires and the ground.

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What energy transformation occurs when a rock rolls down a hill?

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Gravitational Potential Energy is transformed into Kinetic Energy as the rock descends.

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What energy transformation occurs in a hand generator?

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Mechanical Energy is transformed into Electrical Energy, which is then converted into Light Energy.