Types of Energy

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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 types of energy?

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The main types of energy include thermal, sound, electrical, chemical, kinetic, and potential 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. It is the energy of moving particles.

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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 electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is energy in the form of electricity.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and fuel.

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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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.

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What energy transformation occurs in a toaster?

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The energy transformation in a toaster is from electric energy to thermal energy.