Energy Transfer

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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 different forms of energy?

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Some forms of energy include electrical, thermal, mechanical, chemical, and sound energy.

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the movement of energy from one place to another or from one form to another.

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What is a generator?

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A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

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What is the role of wind in energy production?

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Wind can spin turbines in wind farms to generate electricity.

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How does water produce energy?

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Water can flow through turbines in hydroelectric power plants to generate electricity.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be used to heat, light, or generate electricity.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.