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 type of energy does a bike's generator convert?

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A bike's generator converts motion energy to electrical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of movement.

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What happens to particles when they are heated?

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When particles are heated, they speed up.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

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What energy conversion occurs in a wind turbine?

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A wind turbine converts kinetic energy to electrical energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is an example of energy transfer in nature?

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An example of energy transfer in nature is sunlight being converted into chemical energy by plants through photosynthesis.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).