Forms of Energy

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat. It is the energy that makes things warm or hot.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that helps us see. It comes from sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of movement. It is the energy used when things move, like riding a bike.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy that we hear. It is produced when objects vibrate, like when a drum is hit.

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What happens to thermal energy when you bake a pizza?

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Thermal energy heats the oven, which cooks the pizza.

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How does light energy help us?

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Light energy allows us to see things around us, especially in the dark.

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What type of energy is used when you ride a bike?

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Riding a bike uses mechanical energy because you are moving.

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What form of energy melts ice?

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Thermal energy melts ice by increasing its temperature.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made by a drum or a guitar.

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How does thermal energy affect candy?

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Thermal energy can melt candy, like when you hold a chocolate bar in your hand.