Forms of Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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The energy that comes from heat.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The energy of movement by objects.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that allows us to see.

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How does sound travel through something?

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By creating vibrations in the particles of the object.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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Heat from a burning fire.

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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Potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is potential energy?

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Energy stored in an object due to its position.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of an object in motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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