4th Energy Transfer and Transformation

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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 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 heat energy?

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Heat energy, or 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 a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that travel through the air or other mediums.

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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 a solar panel?

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A solar panel is a device that converts light energy from the sun into electrical energy.

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What is the process of energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from light energy to electrical energy.

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What is an example of energy transformation in a lamp?

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In a lamp, electrical energy is transformed into light energy when the lamp is turned on.

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What type of energy does a fan use to create motion?

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A fan uses electrical energy to create motion.

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