Forms of Energy MELTS

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves that travel through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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What type of energy is required for an object to spin?

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Mechanical energy is required for an object to spin.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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Define mechanical energy.

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy and kinetic energy in an object, representing the energy of movement.

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What kind of energy do scissors use to cut?

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Scissors use mechanical energy to perform the cutting action.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, dependent on its mass and velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state, such as height or tension.

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How is energy transformed when a guitar string is plucked?

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When a guitar string is plucked, mechanical energy is transformed into sound energy as the string vibrates.

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What is the relationship between mechanical energy and motion?

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Mechanical energy is directly related to motion; it is the energy that an object possesses due to its movement or position.

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What are the two main types of mechanical energy?

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The two main types of mechanical energy are kinetic energy and potential energy.

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