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.

Front

What energies are needed for a fan to work?

Back

Electrical and mechanical energy.

Front

Which form of energy is produced when a guitar string vibrates?

Back

Sound energy.

Front

What type of energy is the movement of a battery-operated toy bunny?

Back

Mechanical energy.

Front

What is mechanical energy?

Back

Energy that is possessed by an object due to its motion or position.

Front

What is electrical energy?

Back

Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

Front

What is thermal energy?

Back

Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is light energy?

Back

Energy that is visible and can be seen by the human eye.