Forms of Energy MELTS

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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 main forms of energy?

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The main forms of energy are Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is produced when objects vibrate, creating waves that travel through air or other mediums.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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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 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 a form of energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is an example of sound energy?

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An example of sound energy is the noise made by a guitar when its strings vibrate.

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What is an example of thermal energy?

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An example of thermal energy is the heat produced by a stove.

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What happens to ice when thermal energy is added?

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When thermal energy is added to ice, it melts into water.

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