Energy 4th Grade - NC

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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 some signs that energy is present?

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Signs that energy is present include light from a lamp, warmth from a hot object, and movement like a ball rolling down a hill.

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Which material can conduct electricity in a circuit?

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Aluminum foil can conduct electricity and help light a bulb in a circuit.

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What is the term for energy that comes from the sun?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun.

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What type of energy is stored in food?

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Chemical energy is stored in food and is released when we eat.

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What is a non-magnetic material?

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Aluminum is a non-magnetic material.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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What is the energy stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What type of energy is produced by a battery?

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Electrical energy is produced by a battery.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.