Types of Energy

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What is light energy and what does it help us do?

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Light energy is a form of energy that helps us see.

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What is the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is energy that you can hear.

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What is thermal energy also known as?

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Thermal energy is also known as heat energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is energy that makes you move.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state.

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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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How does energy transform from one form to another?

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Energy can transform from one form to another, such as potential energy converting to kinetic energy when an object falls.

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What is an example of light energy in everyday life?

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An example of light energy is sunlight, which allows us to see and warms the Earth.

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