Types of Energy

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

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What type of energy is produced by the movement of charged particles?

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Electrical energy.

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What type of energy do we receive from the Sun?

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Light energy and heat energy.

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In what form of energy is a candle used when providing light in the dark?

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Light energy.

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What type of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

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Mechanical energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its 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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What is the relationship between energy and work?

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Energy is the capacity to do work; when work is done, energy is transferred.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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

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