Energy Review

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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.

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What is a conductor?

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A conductor is a material that allows electricity to flow through it easily, such as metals like copper.

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What is an insulator?

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An insulator is a material that does not allow electricity to flow through it easily, such as rubber or plastic.

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What happens when you connect a battery to a circuit?

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Connecting a battery to a circuit provides the electrical energy needed to power devices like light bulbs.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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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 sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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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 or batteries.

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What is a circuit?

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A circuit is a closed loop that allows electricity to flow from a power source to a device and back.