5TH GRADE FORMS OF ENERGY

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the only form of energy that can be seen. It is produced by sources like the sun, light bulbs, and fire.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy produced by a power source, such as batteries or power plants, and is used to power devices.

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What happens to light when it passes through water?

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The water bends the light, which can make objects appear different when viewed underwater.

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What determines the pitch of a sound?

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The pitch of a sound is determined by the frequency of the vibrations. Faster vibrations produce higher pitches.

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What type of energy does a lamp provide?

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A lamp provides thermal (heat) and light energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion. It is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through air, water, or solids.

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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 total energy of all the particles in an object.

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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. For example, a ball held at a height has potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. The faster an object moves, the more kinetic energy it has.