The movement of energy from one place to another or from one object to another.

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​Energy Transfer

Energy is transferred from the bowling ball to the pins, causing the pins to fall over.

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Electrical energy is transferred to light energy to make the lamp work.

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Mechanical Energy - Energy of Motion

​What is Electrical Energy?

​A form of energy that comes from the movement of charged particles.

​What is Chemical Energy?

​Energy stored in chemicals that are in things like batteries and food.

When talking about energy transformations there is often a type of energy that is USED and a type that is PRODUCED!
Pay attention to which one the question is asking!

The energy that is being used is transformed into the energy that is produced.

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REMEMBER!

The lamp is:
USING ELECTRICAL ENERGY and is PRODUCING LIGHT (and heat) ENERGY

The oven is:
USING ELECTRICAL ENERGY and is PRODUCING HEAT ENERGY

​What is Light Energy?

Light energy travels in waves. This form of energy is one that we can see.

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​What is Thermal Energy?

​Thermal energy - energy from the motion of particles in matter (Heat!)

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​Cool hands become warm when rubbed together. Try it!

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​What is Sound Energy?

​A type of energy made by air vibrations.