Forms of Energy (MELTS)

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What is energy?

Back

The ability to do work.

Front

What form of energy is used when a person pushes heavy boxes across the floor?

Back

Mechanical energy.

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What happens to electrical energy when a lamp is turned on?

Back

It changes to light energy.

Front

What type of energy is produced by a battery-operated toy that moves?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What form of energy stops being produced when a battery runs out?

Back

Light energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy that is associated with the motion or position of an object.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Energy that is visible to the human eye.

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What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.