Types of Energy

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Also known as heat energy

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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Vibrations produce _______ energy.

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Sound energy is produced when an object vibrates, creating waves in the air or another medium.

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We receive ________ and heat energy from the Sun.

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Light energy is the form of energy that is visible to the human eye and is emitted by the Sun.

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What form of energy is the candle being used for in the dark?

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Light energy is produced by the flame of the candle, allowing the family to see in the dark.

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Energy produced by the movement of charged particles

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

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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 velocity.

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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 rock at the top of a hill.

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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 chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, like food or fuel.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, often used in power plants.

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