Types and Interactions of Energy

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Light Energy

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A form of energy that can be seen

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Electrical Energy

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A form of energy that has the ability to flow. This can also be called electric current.

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Mechanical Energy

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Energy of motion

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Thermal Energy

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Energy that allows an object's temperature to increase

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Sound Energy

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A type of energy that can be heard, caused by vibrations

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Energy

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The ability to cause change

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Refract (Refraction)

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The slowing down (bending) of light rays as they pass from one medium to another

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Reflect (Reflection)

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Light energy that bounces off a shiny surface

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Medium

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Material through which energy travels such as water, a lens, or glass.

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Absorb

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To soak up or take in