Energy Forms

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What type of energy is characterized by electrons flowing through a wire?

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Electrical energy is the energy associated with the flow of electric charge (electrons) through a conductor, such as a wire.

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What form of energy is represented when a rubber band is pulled back?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, such as a stretched rubber band.

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What do we call a change from one form of energy to another?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as from potential energy to kinetic energy.

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This energy form is stored in the center of an atom.

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, which can be released during nuclear reactions.

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What type of energy is stored in batteries or food?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like those found in batteries and food.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, depending on its mass and velocity.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the movement of particles.

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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 that is used to do work.

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What is an example of energy conversion?

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An example of energy conversion is a toaster converting electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves, which can be heard when they reach our ears.

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