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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The different forms of energy include kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical, and nuclear energy.

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How is energy transferred?

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Energy can be transferred through conduction, convection, radiation, and mechanical work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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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 the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy conversion?

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An example of energy conversion is a bicycle generator converting kinetic energy from pedaling into electrical energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.