Energy Transfers

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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 changing it 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, light, and sound energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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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 and fuel.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, often felt as heat.

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How does a wind-up toy demonstrate energy transfer?

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A wind-up toy stores mechanical energy in its spring when wound up, which is released as mechanical energy when it moves.