Year 8 Energy Revision

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How many different types of energy exist?

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There are 9 different types of energy.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work.

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Where does most of our energy on Earth originate from?

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Most of our energy on Earth originates from the Sun.

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What is the unit commonly used to measure energy?

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The unit commonly used to measure energy is the Joule.

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What are commonly wasted forms of energy?

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Commonly wasted forms of energy include light and heat.

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Name the 9 different types of energy.

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The 9 different types of energy are: 1. Kinetic Energy 2. Potential Energy 3. Thermal Energy 4. Chemical Energy 5. Electrical Energy 6. Nuclear Energy 7. Radiant Energy 8. Mechanical Energy 9. Sound 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 the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.