Types of Energy

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is a form of energy that travels in waves and is visible to the human eye.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the flow of particles with a negative charge known as electrons.

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What happens to potential energy as an object is raised higher?

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The higher an object is, the greater its potential energy.

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What happens to kinetic energy as an object is raised higher?

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The higher an object is, the lower its kinetic energy.

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What is another name for thermal energy?

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Heat energy.

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What is the relationship between heat energy and thermal energy?

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Heat energy is another term for thermal energy, which 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 an example of light energy?

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The sunlight that warms the Earth is an example of light energy.

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What is an example of electrical energy?

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The energy that powers your home appliances is an example of electrical energy.