Energy Types

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the type of energy that comes from the movement of electrons from one object to another.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the movement of energy waves through a medium of vibrations, such as air and water.

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How do kinetic and potential energy relate when a person dives into water?

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As the kinetic energy increases, the potential energy decreases.

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What type of energy carries a current?

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Electrical energy carries a current.

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At which point does a baseball have the most gravitational potential energy when hit?

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The baseball has the most gravitational potential energy at point 3.

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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, related to the movement of particles.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom, released during nuclear reactions.

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What is radiant energy?

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Radiant energy is the energy of electromagnetic waves, such as light.

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