Energy transfer is the transfer of energy from one object or material to another.
There are a few main ways that energy transfer occurs:
- Radiant energy (radiation)
- Heat conduction (travelling heat)
- Convection (currents of warm air)
- Electrical power transmission
- Mechanical work (machines)
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