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What type of energy provides light and heat?
Radiant energy is the energy created through electromagnetic waves, such as light, heat, or radio waves. The sun is our major source of radiant energy because it gives off a great amount of heat and light. Scientists use the electromagnetic spectrum to discuss the types of radiant energy.
Is light a source of energy?
Light is electromagnetic radiation. Light is a form of energy and like all energies, it is produced from a source. In Physics, these are called light sources.
Heat, light, and sound are all forms of energy. Heat can be transferred by radiation, conduction and con- vection. Visible light can be produced, reflected, refracted, and separated into light of various colors. Sound is created by vibration and cannot travel through a vacuum.
How is energy transferred from light to sound?
Light bulbs can also transfer energy, just like in the video when the light bulb’s energy powered the singing fish. The light energy moves through space until it encounters a solar cell. The solar cell converts it to electrical energy, which powers the singing fish. Energy can be transferred as sound.
How is the sun’s energy used to make electricity?
The sun’s energy also powers solar cells, which can be used to create electricity. Light bulbs can also transfer energy, just like in the video when the light bulb’s energy powered the singing fish. The light energy moves through space until it encounters a solar cell. The solar cell converts it to electrical energy, which powers the singing fish.
What kind of energy is a light bulb?
Light is energy that travels in waves and is produced by hot, energetic objects. Light bulbs are hot, energetic objects. If you have ever touched a lightbulb while it is on, you know it is hot. You know the light bulb needs energy because you have to turn the light switch on to provide electricity for it. The electricity