5TH GRADE FORMS OF ENERGY

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is energy that causes a change in temperature between materials.

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How does a guitar produce sound energy?

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A guitar produces sound energy because when the strings are moved, they vibrate.

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Why do stems under water appear different from those above water?

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The water bends the light.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is energy produced by a moving part.

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What is the only energy that can be seen?

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Light 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 is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrations that you can hear.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is energy that can be seen and is produced by sources like the sun or light bulbs.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.