Types of Energy

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What type of energy is involved when pushing a filing cabinet across the room?

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Mechanical energy.

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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 the definition of energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause changes.

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What type of energy is produced by heat?

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Thermal energy.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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 the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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What is the law of conservation of energy?

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

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What is an example of mechanical energy?

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on position.

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