Energy Transfer

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What is energy transfer?

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

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor, such as copper wires.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light, that can travel through space.

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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 nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion, and comes from the nucleus of an atom.

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What is elastic energy?

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Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in an object when it is compressed or stretched, like a rubber band.

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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 that is used to do work.

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What is the difference between potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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

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An example is a toaster, which converts electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.