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 different forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light.

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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 happens when thermal energy increases?

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When thermal energy increases, it can cause changes like evaporation.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves that we can hear.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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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 food or fuel.

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What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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We use a thermometer to measure thermal energy or temperature.

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What form of energy do plants need from the sun?

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Plants need light energy from the sun to perform photosynthesis.