Forms of Energy

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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 the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are potential energy and kinetic energy.

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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 of moving particles.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that we can see. It is produced by the movement of photons.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that is associated with the motion and position of 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 potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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How does thermal energy affect matter?

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Thermal energy can change the state of matter, such as melting ice into water.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight that helps plants grow.

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