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 are vibrations?

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Vibrations are rapid movements back and forth that can transfer energy, such as when pounding on a table.

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How can sound move energy?

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Sound moves energy through waves that travel through air, water, or solids.

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What is an electric current?

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An electric current is a flow of electric charge that can transfer energy to devices like light bulbs and toasters.

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What happens when energy is transferred?

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When energy is transferred, it can change forms, such as from kinetic energy to sound energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, such as a moving baseball.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, like a ball held at a height.

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How does a toaster use energy?

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A toaster uses electric currents to convert electrical energy into heat energy to toast bread.

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What is the role of a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed path that allows electric current to flow and transfer energy to devices.

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What happens to energy when a ball hits a mitt?

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Some of the ball's energy changes to sound energy when it hits the mitt.