Science - Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or make a change.

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What type of energy is based on the movement or position of an object?

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Mechanical energy is the energy an object has based on its movement or position.

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What type of energy is responsible for a rock tumbling down a hill?

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Mechanical energy is responsible for the dramatic change when a rock tumbles down a hill.

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What type of energy makes rice jump on a drum when it is beaten?

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Sound energy makes the rice move when the drum is beaten.

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What type of energy is needed to turn liquid water into steam?

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Thermal energy is needed to turn liquid water into steam.

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A moving car has mechanical energy because of its motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects that creates sound.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from heat.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy of moving electric charges.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.