Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work and cause change.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What form of energy do machines use to perform work?

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Mechanical energy is the form of energy used by machines.

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What type of energy is produced by a candle?

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A candle produces light energy.

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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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electrons.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light.

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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.