forms of energy

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What type of energy is associated with heat?

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Thermal energy is the type of energy associated with heat.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy is always conserved.

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What is the ability to do work called?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What type of energy is produced by lightning?

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Light energy is produced by lightning.

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What type of energy does the Sun provide to Earth?

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The Sun provides radiant energy to Earth.

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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 stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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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.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.