Forms of Energy

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses that energy to fly?

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Chemical energy is transformed into mechanical energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.

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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 batteries and food.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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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 from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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When a light bulb converts electrical energy into light energy.