Energy

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work and cause change.

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What is potential energy?

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Stored energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Energy of motion.

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What is thermal energy?

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Energy that causes a change in temperature.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy that is heard as sound.

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What is renewable energy?

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Energy that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.

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What is non-renewable energy?

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Energy that cannot be replenished in a short period, such as fossil fuels.

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What is mechanical energy?

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.