Acap Science Review

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of energy moving from one place to another or from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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Electricity charging an iPad, gas fueling a car, and a grill cooking steaks are all examples of energy transfer.

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What happens when an electric circuit is open?

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Electricity will not flow.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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A thermometer measures heat energy.

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What type of energy does the sun provide?

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The sun provides solar 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 an example of kinetic energy?

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A rolling ball has kinetic energy.

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What is an example of potential energy?

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A ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.