Forms of Energy

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What type of energy is transferred to thermal energy?

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Electrical energy is transferred to thermal energy when it is converted into heat.

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What is energy from the sun called?

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Energy from the sun is called radiation.

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Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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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.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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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 an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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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.

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What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy are two forms of mechanical energy. As one increases, the other decreases in a closed system.