Uses of Energy Review

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy that comes from the sun.

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How can you conserve energy in your home?

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You can conserve energy by turning off lights when you do not need them.

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What is one example of how electricity is used?

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One example of how electricity is used is lighting a light bulb.

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How does cooking food use energy?

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Cooking food uses energy to transfer heat to the food.

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What are some common forms of energy?

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Common forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, and electrical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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How can energy be transformed from one form to another?

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy when we move.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.