Energy Transfers

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What does the Law of Conservation of Energy state?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is a more energy-efficient alternative to incandescent light bulbs?

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LED bulbs are a more energy-efficient alternative.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical Energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is the energy transfer in a circuit that powers a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is converted to light energy and then to thermal energy.

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What device converts electrical energy into light and sound energy?

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An alarm clock converts electrical energy into light and sound 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 stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally (like solar and wind), while non-renewable sources (like coal and oil) cannot.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a toaster?

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In a toaster, electrical energy is transformed into thermal energy to toast the bread.