Forms of Energy

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Energy

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Energy is what makes things move, light up, or heat up. It’s what gives us power to run and jump!

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Volume

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Volume is how much space something takes up. It can also mean how loud or soft a sound is.

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Electrons

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Electrons are tiny, invisible parts of an atom that move around and help create electricity.

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Electromagnet

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An electromagnet is a magnet that is made when electricity flows through a wire. You can turn it on and off!

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Kinetic Energy

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Kinetic energy is the energy of movement. A rolling ball or a running dog has kinetic energy!

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Lens

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A lens is a clear, curved piece of glass or plastic that helps us see better by bending light. Glasses and magnifying glasses have lenses.

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Electric Charge

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Electric charge is what makes electricity work. Two types: positive (+) and negative (-), and opposites attract!

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Potential Energy

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Potential energy is stored energy, like when you pull back a swing before letting go or hold a ball up high before dropping it.

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Electric Circuit

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An electric circuit is a path that electricity follows, like a racetrack for electric power. If the path is broken, the electricity stops flowing.

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Electric Force

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Electric force is the push or pull between objects that have electric charge. Like when you rub a balloon on your hair and it sticks!