6 Types of energy

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What is Potential Energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position or state, which has not been used yet.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only change forms.

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Where is maximum Potential Energy on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill.

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What type of energy is used to cook food?

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Thermal/Electrical energy.

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What type of energy powers a cell phone?

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Electrical energy.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Energy that travels in waves, such as light energy.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.