Energy Transferring

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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. For example, a wound-up spring has potential energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position 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 food or fuel. It is released during a chemical reaction.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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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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How does energy transfer occur?

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Energy transfer occurs when energy moves from one object or system to another, often changing forms in the process.