Types 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. It exists in various forms, including kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy.

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What type of energy is associated with motion?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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An example of electrical energy is the energy used to power a light bulb.

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What type of energy is produced by vibrating objects?

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Sound energy is produced by vibrating objects and is transmitted through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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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 particles in a substance.

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What type of energy is associated with the movement of electrons?

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Electrical energy is associated with the movement of electrons through a conductor.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight, which is a form of electromagnetic radiation.

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What type of energy is released during a chemical reaction?

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Chemical energy is released during a chemical reaction when bonds between atoms are broken and formed.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.