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 are the different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include sound, motion, electrical, chemical, thermal, and nuclear energy.

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What form of energy does a singing fish use?

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Electrical energy.

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Where does the energy to cook s'mores come from?

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The sun.

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What type of energy do batteries store?

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Chemical energy.

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What does electricity transfer?

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Electricity transfers energy from place to place.

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What can spin a generator to produce electricity?

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Wind, water, and steam from burning coal can all spin a generator.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects that creates sound waves.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy from the sun that can be used to generate electricity or heat.

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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 or batteries.