Energy Transfer

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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 are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic (motion), potential (stored), thermal (heat), chemical, electrical, and sound energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Anything that is moving has kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state. For example, a ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

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How does a bike convert energy?

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A bike converts motion energy (from pedaling) into electrical energy (if it has a generator) or uses kinetic energy to move.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the sun that can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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What is a power plant?

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A power plant is a facility that generates electrical energy from various sources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear, or renewable sources.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is a form of kinetic energy.

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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.