MELTS Energy Practice

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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 energy that keeps people warm.

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What type of energy is used to see images on a screen?

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Light energy is the type of energy that allows you to see images and texts on your cell phone screen.

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What kind of energy is produced when wheels are turning on a bicycle?

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Mechanical energy is produced when wheels are turning on a bicycle.

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What energy does a canoe use when floating down a river?

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A canoe uses mechanical energy when floating down a river.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is music playing from a speaker.

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What is light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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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 an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove.

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What type of energy is used in electrical devices?

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Electrical energy is the energy used in devices that run on electricity.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight.