Types of Energy

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What is energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

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What type of energy do we receive from the Sun?

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We receive light and heat energy from the Sun.

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What type of energy do electrical appliances use?

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Electric energy.

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What type of energy is produced by vibrations?

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Sound energy.

Front

What is sound energy?

Back

Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is the relationship between energy and work?

Back

Energy is the capacity to do work.

Front

Name two forms of energy that are derived from the Sun.

Back

Light energy and heat energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

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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How is energy transformed in a light bulb?

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Electrical energy is transformed into light energy and heat energy.