Forms of Energy Flashcard

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include heat, light, sound, electrical, and mechanical energy.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy that makes things warm.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that allows us to see. It travels in waves and can be produced by sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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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.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion. It is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.

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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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How can energy cause motion?

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Energy can cause motion by transferring from one object to another, making things move.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work, like a ball at the top of a hill.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, like a rolling ball.