3rd Grade ENERGY

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the form of energy that comes from heat. It is created when particles in a substance move faster.

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How does heat transfer?

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Heat always transfers from hot to cold.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that comes from moving objects or moving parts of a machine.

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What are the two forms of energy produced by a campfire?

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A campfire produces heat and light energy.

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What happens to particles when they heat up?

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When particles heat up, they speed up and move faster.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the form of energy that allows us to see. It comes from sources like the sun and light bulbs.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves.

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What is stored energy?

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Stored energy, also known as potential energy, is energy that is held in an object and can be used later.

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What is an example of kinetic energy?

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An example of kinetic energy is a rolling ball or a running person.

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What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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Heat is the energy transferred between objects due to a temperature difference, while temperature measures how hot or cold something is.