Q2: Energy Transfer

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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 do you need to complete an electric circuit?

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You need a wire completing the circuit.

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What are two types of energy?

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Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is energy that comes from heat.

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How does height affect energy transfer?

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An object will transfer more energy if it is dropped from a higher position.

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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 stored energy based on an object's position.

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What is needed for energy transfer to occur?

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A difference in energy levels or conditions is needed for energy transfer.

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What happens when you swing a bat at a baseball?

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The speed of the pitch and the force of the swing affect how fast the baseball travels.