Types of Energy

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What type of energy does a computer use?

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Electrical energy.

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What is another name for heat energy?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy is used by a television?

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Electrical energy.

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What is the definition of energy?

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The ability to do work and cause change.

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True or False: Energy can change from one form to another.

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True.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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The stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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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 an example of thermal energy in everyday life?

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Heat from a stove or a heater.

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What is chemical energy?

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Energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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