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 or object to another. It can occur in various forms such as heat, light, or motion.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include kinetic (motion), potential (stored), thermal (heat), chemical (stored in bonds), electrical (flow of electrons), and radiant (light).

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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 batteries. It is released during a chemical reaction.

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How does a battery work in terms of energy transfer?

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A battery converts chemical energy into electrical energy, which can then be used to power devices.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light. It can be transferred through space.

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What is the energy transfer in a solar panel?

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In a solar panel, radiant energy from the sun is converted into electrical energy.

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What happens to energy when you eat food?

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When you eat food, your body converts the chemical energy in the food into thermal energy and mechanical energy for movement.

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What is the energy transfer in a light bulb?

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In a light bulb, electrical energy is converted into thermal energy and radiant energy (light).