Forms 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 are the two main forms of energy?

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Kinetic energy and potential energy.

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Is light a form of kinetic energy?

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Yes, light is a form of kinetic energy.

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

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What is mechanical energy?

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

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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A soccer player kicking a ball.

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What causes your hands to feel warm after rubbing them together quickly?

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It creates friction, which generates heat.

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What are the forms of energy produced by fireworks?

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Light and sound energy.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another.