Energy Transfers

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a type of energy that travels in waves.

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How does the sun provide energy?

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The sun provides heat and light 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.

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What happens to butter in a hot frying pan?

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The butter gains thermal energy and begins to melt.

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What is an example of energy transfer?

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Chemical energy can be transferred to thermal energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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A ringing bell produces sound energy.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye.