Grade 4 Forms of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the different forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include mechanical, electrical, thermal (heat), chemical, nuclear, and sound energy.

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What type of energy does a lightbulb produce?

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A lightbulb produces light energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating sound waves.

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What type of energy is used to bake cakes in a toy oven?

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Electrical and heat energy are used to bake cakes in a toy oven.

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What happens to a skier's energy when they go down a mountain?

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A skier gains kinetic energy as they go down the mountain.

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What is heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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What type of energy is used to cook food in an oven?

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Heat energy is used to cook food in an oven.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.