5.6AReview

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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 produced by the vibration of electrically charged particles.

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How does a solar panel work?

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A solar panel absorbs light energy and converts it into electrical energy, which can be used to power devices.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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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 sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that can be heard by the human ear.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one object or system to another.

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How does a wind-up toy demonstrate energy transfer?

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A wind-up toy converts mechanical energy from winding the clip into additional mechanical energy that moves the toy.

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What happens when a metal coin is rubbed against a rock?

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Rubbing a metal coin against a rock transfers mechanical energy to the coin, causing it to become warmer due to thermal energy.

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What form of energy is produced by a pinwheel?

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The rotation of a pinwheel creates mechanical energy.