Types of Energy

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What is energy from the sun?

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Solar energy is the energy that comes from the sun, which can be converted into thermal or electrical energy.

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Where is maximum potential energy on a roller coaster?

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At the top of a big hill, where the roller coaster has the highest position and can convert that energy into kinetic energy as it descends.

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What is the movement of an electric charge from one place to another called?

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Electric current is the flow of electric charge, typically measured in amperes.

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What kind of energy do scissors use?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that scissors use to cut, which is generated by the movement of the user's hand.

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What type of energy do wires carry?

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Electrical energy is carried by wires, allowing the flow of electric current.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, depending on its mass and speed.

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state, such as a ball at the top of a hill.

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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 mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object that is used to do work.

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What is solar energy used for?

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Solar energy can be used for heating, electricity generation, and powering devices.