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 is an example of a device that uses electric currents to move energy?

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A toaster is an example of a device that uses electric currents to move energy.

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What happens to a book left in the sun?

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The book absorbs light energy from the sun, which heats it up.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as motion energy to sound energy.

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What is distance?

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Distance is a measure of how far apart objects are.

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What powers computers?

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Computers are powered by electricity.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is sound energy?

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

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What is stored energy?

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Stored energy, also known as potential energy, is energy that is held in an object and can be released to do work.

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What is an example of energy transformation in everyday life?

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When you rub your hands together, mechanical energy from the motion transforms into heat energy.