Types of Energy

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What type of energy is produced by vibrations?

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Sound energy.

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What type of energy is released when a campfire burns?

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Thermal energy.

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What type of energy do we receive from the Sun?

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Light energy.

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What two types of energy does a bat use to locate prey at night?

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Mechanical energy and sound energy.

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What form of energy is a candle providing when lit in the dark?

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Light energy.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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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 the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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