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 thermal, sound, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and light energy.

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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 is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music from a radio.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car.