Types of Energy - first week review

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What is Electric Energy?

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Electric energy is the energy that flows through wires and powers devices like lights and radios.

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What is Mechanical Energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy of motion or position, like a spinning windmill or a moving car.

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What is Chemical Energy?

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Chemical energy is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or batteries.

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What is Potential Energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, like a rock at the top of a hill.

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What is Sound Energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating sound waves that we can hear.

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What is Heat Energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, like warmth from the sun.

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Where do plants get their energy from?

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Plants get their energy from sunlight through a process called photosynthesis.

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What type of energy does a spinning windmill have?

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A spinning windmill has mechanical energy.

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What type of energy is used in a radio?

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A radio uses sound energy to produce music and voices.

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What is the main source of energy for the Earth?

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The main source of energy for the Earth is the sun.