Types of Energy

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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 are the different types of energy?

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The different types of energy include Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects and is heard when it travels through air, water, or solids.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion (kinetic energy) or its position (potential energy).

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons in a conductor.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of particles.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music played on a speaker.

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What does the acronym M.E.L.T.S stand for?

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M.E.L.T.S stands for Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound energy.