Energy Transfer

"The ability to make things happen" is the definition of what word?

• motion

• energy

• friction

• matter

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The bike Dr. Jeff's mom is riding uses a generator to convert _____________ energy to ________________ energy, which is then used to charge BERT.

• solar, mechanical

• motion, electrical

• heat, steam

• hydro, electrical

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A generator PRODUCES energy.

• True

• False

Choose which things might spin a generator to produce electricity. (Check all that apply)

• wind

• water

• animals

Where does the energy in your home electrical outlets come from?

• Wires connected to a power plant

• We buy it from the electric company

• Lightning striking the house

Batteries store energy as chemical energy.

• True

• False

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Explain how Dr. Jeff provides energy to make the singing fish work.

• The fish is connected to a solar cell that is powered by light.

• The fish is connected to a hidden cord that is plugged in to the wall.

• The fish runs off batteries.

• Jeff is a ventriloquist. It is really him talking, not the fish.

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What is an example of energy transfer by HEAT? (Click all that apply)

• Heat lamp warming food

• S'more's in solar oven

• A windmill powering a farm

• Water running through a dam

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Zoe's s'more maker is an example of transferring energy through:

• light

• sound

• electricity

• lasers

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What does a solar cell do?

• it converts light into electrical energy

• it converts wind into electrical energy

• it transmits radio wave signals into space

• it converts water into solar energy