Energy transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and sound energy.

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What is renewable energy?

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Renewable energy is energy that is collected from resources that are naturally replenished, such as sunlight, wind, and water.

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What is nonrenewable energy?

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Nonrenewable energy comes from sources that will run out or will not be replenished in our lifetimes, such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy.

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What type of energy does a battery convert?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove when cooking food.

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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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How does a windmill generate energy?

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A windmill converts kinetic energy from the wind into mechanical energy, which can then be converted into electrical energy.

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What is the role of solar panels?

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Solar panels convert sunlight (solar energy) into electrical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.