What is the difference between an energy transfer and an energy transformation?Give your own example for each

 The difference between energy transfer and energy transformation is based on whether the form of energy changes or not.

1. Energy Transfer: When energy moves from one object to another without changing its form, it is referred to as an energy transfer. An example of energy transfer is when a billiard ball is struck by a cue stick. The kinetic energy from the cue stick is transferred to the billiard ball, causing it to move, but the type of energy – kinetic energy – remains the same.

2. Energy Transformation: This occurs when energy changes from one form to another. An example of energy transformation is when electrical energy is converted into light and heat energy in an incandescent light bulb. When you switch on the light, the electrical energy from the power source is transformed into light energy, which illuminates the room, and heat energy, which is felt as warmth when close to the bulb.

When discussing energy in a scientific context, it is important to note that energy is the capacity to do work or to produce some kind of change. Energy comes in various forms such as kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, nuclear, and others.

- Kinetic Energy is the energy of motion. Any object that is moving has kinetic energy.

- Potential Energy is stored energy, based on an object's position or condition. For example, a compressed spring has potential energy because of its position; it has the potential to expand.