Types of Energy and Energy Transformations

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What are the main types of energy?

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The main types of energy include: 1. Chemical Energy 2. Electrical Energy 3. Thermal Energy 4. Mechanical Energy 5. Nuclear Energy 6. Sound Energy.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food and batteries.

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 nuclear energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another.

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What happens when you turn on a light bulb?

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When you turn on a light bulb, electrical energy is transformed into light energy and thermal energy.