Types of Energy, Energy Transformations

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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 total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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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 atoms and molecules. It is released or absorbed during a chemical reaction.

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What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom. It can be released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is Kinetic Energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock at the top of a hill has gravitational potential energy.

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What is Radiant Energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, including light. It is the energy that travels through space.

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What happens during energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as converting chemical energy in food to kinetic energy in movement.

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Example of energy transformation in a campfire?

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In a campfire, chemical energy from the wood is transformed into light and heat energy when the wood burns.

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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.