Forms of Energy MELTS

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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 that causes ice to melt when it absorbs heat.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position. It is used when pushing or pulling objects.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It allows us to hear sounds.

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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 devices like light bulbs and computers.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What happens to ice when thermal energy is added?

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When thermal energy is added to ice, it causes the ice to melt into water.

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Give an example of mechanical energy in action.

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An example of mechanical energy is when a person pushes a heavy box across the floor.

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Which form of energy is NOT mechanical?

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Using a light bulb is NOT mechanical energy; it is electrical energy.

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How does sound energy travel?

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Sound energy travels through vibrations in the air, water, or solid materials.

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What is the relationship between thermal energy and temperature?

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Thermal energy is related to temperature; as temperature increases, thermal energy increases.