Junior Cycle Science Energy does not disappear
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Energy does not disappear

Energy does not disappear. Energy can be stored and transferred.
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Energy can be stored and transferred.

BATTERY → LAMP → SURROUNDINGS

Chemical energy in the battery is transferred electrically to the lamp.

The lamp transfers energy by light and heating.

200 J IN

70 J useful light + 130 J heating = 200 J

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

“Wasted” energy is still there. It is less useful for the job.

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