Types of Energy

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as chemical energy to electrical energy.

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What type of energy is produced when a child hits a drum?

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Sound energy is produced when a child hits a drum.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the internal energy of an object due to the kinetic energy of its particles.

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How does energy transfer from the Sun to Earth?

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Energy is transferred from the Sun to Earth through light and thermal energy.

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What happens when energy transfers in a system?

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All of the energy is transferred in different amounts to different forms.

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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 kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

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Can energy be created or destroyed?

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No, energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy, such as a moving car.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.