Forms of energy

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change. It exists in various forms, such as kinetic, potential, thermal, and chemical.

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What are the two main types of energy?

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The two main types of energy are kinetic energy (energy of motion) and potential energy (stored energy).

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What type of energy is used by a toy oven to bake cakes?

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Electrical and thermal energy.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is energy in the form of waves that can move through space, such as light and radio waves.

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What type of energy do we obtain from food?

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Chemical energy.

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What type of energy does a bicycle primarily use?

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Mechanical energy.

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What forms of energy does the sun provide?

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The sun provides electromagnetic and thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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

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What is potential energy?

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

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter, related to the motion of particles.