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 is energy transfer?

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

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What are the forms of energy?

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Common forms of energy include kinetic (motion), potential (stored), thermal (heat), electrical, chemical, and nuclear.

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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 motion energy?

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Motion energy is the energy an object has due to its movement.

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What is a power plant?

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A power plant is a facility that generates electricity by converting different forms of energy.

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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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How can energy be transferred?

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

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What is the role of wind in energy production?

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Wind can spin turbines in wind power plants to generate electricity.

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What is the role of water in energy production?

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