Energy Transferring

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What is energy transfer?

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Energy transfer is the process of moving energy from one place to another or changing it from one form to another.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object, which is used to do work.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is an example of energy transfer from electrical to mechanical?

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An example is an electric fan, which converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to spin the blades.

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What is an example of energy transfer from chemical to thermal?

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Burning wood in a fireplace converts chemical energy in the wood into thermal energy (heat).

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What is an example of energy transfer from solar to electrical?

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Solar panels convert solar energy (from the sun) into electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transfer from light to chemical?

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Photosynthesis in plants converts light energy from the sun into chemical energy stored in glucose.