Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.

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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.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work. It is energy based on an object's position or state.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers devices and appliances.

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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 kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like atoms and molecules. It is released during a chemical reaction.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is an example of energy transformation?

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An example of energy transformation is a toaster converting electrical energy into thermal energy to toast bread.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It is a form of mechanical energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.