Forms of Energy

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy include kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, and nuclear energy.

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How does heat transfer occur?

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Heat always transfers from hot to cold.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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A thermometer is used to measure thermal energy.

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What happens to particles in a substance as they heat up?

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As particles heat up, they gain energy and speed up.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the relationship between temperature and thermal energy?

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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