Energy Transfers

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into other forms of energy.

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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 and fuel.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the sun and other light sources.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy, or thermal energy, is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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

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Photosynthesis in plants is an example of solar energy being converted into chemical energy.

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

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An automobile converts chemical energy from gasoline into mechanical energy to move.