Exploring Types of Energy

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Kinetic energy

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of motion

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Potential energy

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energy due to position

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Chemical energy

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stored in bonds of molecules

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Thermal energy

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from particle movement (heat)

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Renewable energy sources

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wind, hydro, geothermal, biomass

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Nonrenewable energy sources

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oil, natural gas, nuclear

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Mechanical to electrical transformation

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turbine generating electricity

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Solar energy transformation

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converted to electricity by solar panels

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Identifying sound energy

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causing hearing

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Identifying light energy

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that can be seen, travels in waves