Energy Transfers

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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 changing from one form to another.

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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.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Anything that is moving has kinetic energy.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy of moving particles.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects and is transmitted through air, water, or solids.

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What happens during evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water absorbs heat and changes into water vapor (gas).

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What is an example of energy transfer from chemical to light?

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A flashlight uses chemical energy from batteries, which is converted to electrical energy, and then to light energy.

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What is an example of energy transfer from electrical to thermal?

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A toaster converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.