Forms of energy

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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 different forms of energy?

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The different forms of energy include heat, light, sound, mechanical, electrical, and chemical energy.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating objects, which creates sound waves.

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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 heat energy?

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Heat energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter; it is the energy of moving particles.

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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 sound energy?

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

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What happens when you turn on a flashlight?

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When you turn on a flashlight, electrical energy is converted into light energy and some heat energy.

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How does heat energy cook food?

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Heat energy cooks food by transferring energy to the food, causing its temperature to rise.

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What is an example of light energy?

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An example of light energy is sunlight that helps plants grow.