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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. It can be seen in moving objects like a rolling ball or a swinging pendulum.

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What is Thermal Energy?

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Thermal energy, also known as heat energy, is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. The hotter the substance, the more thermal energy it has.

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What is Light Energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the Sun, light bulbs, and candles.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects. It travels through air, water, and solids as sound waves.

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What is Electrical Energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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What produces Light and Heat Energy?

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The Sun produces both light and heat energy, which are essential for life on Earth.

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What causes Sound?

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Sound is caused by vibrations that create waves in the air or other mediums.

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Examples of Mechanical Energy?

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Examples include a moving car, a spinning top, and a thrown ball.

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Examples of Light Energy?

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Examples include sunlight, a flashlight, and a candle flame.

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Examples of Thermal Energy?

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Examples include hot coffee, steam from a kettle, and the warmth from a heater.

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