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 main forms of energy?

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of an object due to its motion or position.

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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 that makes things warmer.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy associated with vibrations that travel through the air or another medium.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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How does the sun provide energy?

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The sun provides energy in the form of light and heat, which is essential for life on Earth.

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What happens when you hit a tennis ball with a racket?

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When you hit a tennis ball with a racket, you use mechanical energy to make the ball move.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music, which is created by vibrations.