U2 L1 Types of Energy and Their Definitions

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What is energy?

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The ability to do work or cause change.

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What is energy transfer?

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When energy moves from one object to another.

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What is energy transformation?

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When energy changes from one form into another.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in food, fuel, or batteries.

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What is thermal energy (heat)?

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Energy from moving particles; makes things warm or hot.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Energy stored in the nucleus of atoms (used in power plants, not everyday life for kids).

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What is light energy?

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Energy we can see that travels in waves.

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What is sound energy?

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Energy from vibrations that we can hear.

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What is electrical energy?

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Energy from the movement of electric charges.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Energy of motion (moving objects).