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 main forms of energy include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, sound, and light energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of an object.

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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 thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

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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 light energy?

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Light energy is the energy that is visible to the human eye and is produced by the vibrations of electrically charged particles.

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How does a bat use sound energy?

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A bat uses sound energy by emitting sounds and listening to the echoes to locate prey.

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What is an example of mechanical energy in everyday life?

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Riding a bicycle is an example of mechanical energy in action.

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What is the role of turbines in a dam?

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Turbines in a dam convert the mechanical energy of flowing water into electrical energy.