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 to another or from one form to another.

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What type of energy do computers use?

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Computers are powered by electricity.

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What is an example of mechanical energy being converted to sound energy?

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When a guitar string is plucked, mechanical energy is converted to sound energy.

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What happens to electrical energy in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is converted into heat energy to toast the bread.

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What type of energy causes sunburn?

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Getting a sunburn is an example of light energy.

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Which type of energy is NOT produced by fire?

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Electrical energy is NOT given off by a fire.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight.

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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 energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is an example of chemical energy?

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Food contains chemical energy that our bodies convert into usable energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Anything that is moving has kinetic energy.