Energy Transfer 4th grade

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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 an example of energy transformation?

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A microwave transforms electrical energy into heat energy to cook food.

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What happens when you add more books under a ramp?

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Adding more books increases the height of the ramp, which can make the toy car move faster down the ramp due to increased gravitational potential energy.

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What is a wavelength?

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Wavelength is the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs in a wave.

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Which part of an electrical circuit pushes the electric current?

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The battery is responsible for pushing the electric current through the circuit.

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What type of energy does a gas stove primarily produce?

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A gas stove primarily produces heat energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How does energy transfer occur in a roller coaster?

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Energy transfer occurs as potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the coaster descends.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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