Energy Transfer

Energy transfer happens when one type of energy transforms into another type of energy.

Example:

One example is the transfer of solar energy.
Solar energy is light energy that comes from the sun.
This power can be transformed into heat and electrical energy.
We can capture this energy for our own use by setting up solar panels.
Solar power can be put to many uses including:

• Solar powered cars
• Solar powered calculator
• Solar heated outdoor swimming pool

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Energy Transfer