TYPES OF ENERGY

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Vibrations produce _______ energy.

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Sound energy is produced by vibrations, which create waves that travel through a medium such as air.

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Splitting the nuclei of atoms in a process called _______ produces energy.

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Nuclear energy is released during the process of fission, where the nuclei of atoms are split.

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Heat energy from the movement of atoms is known as _______ energy.

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, which is a result of the movement of atoms.

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The energy produced by a campfire burning is an example of _______ energy.

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Thermal energy is produced by the combustion of materials in a campfire, generating heat.

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Energy stored in chemical bonds like food, fuel, and batteries is called _______ energy.

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Chemical energy is the potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds.

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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the energy of motion called?

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.

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What type of energy is produced by moving electric charges?

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Electrical energy is produced by the movement of electrons in a conductor.

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What type of energy is associated with the deformation of objects, such as springs?

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Elastic energy is the potential energy stored in elastic materials as the result of their stretching or compressing.

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What type of energy is emitted by the sun and can be harnessed for power?

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Light energy, or solar energy, is the energy emitted by the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation.