Types of Energy

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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. It is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is a form of energy that is produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves that travel through a medium such as air, water, or solids.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy, also known as heat 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 is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It is commonly used to power electrical devices and appliances.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of electromagnetic radiation that is visible to the human eye. It is produced by sources such as the Sun and light bulbs.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is the energy obtained from the Sun's radiation. It can be converted into thermal or electrical energy using solar panels.

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What is wind energy?

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Wind energy is the energy generated from the movement of air. It is harnessed using wind turbines to produce electricity.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the stored energy in an object due to its position or state. For example, a rock held at a height has gravitational potential energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and velocity of the object.

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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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