Types of Energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is heat from a stove or the warmth from the sun.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music from a speaker or the sound of a drum.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight or light from a light bulb.

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car or a drawn bow.

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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.