Forms of Energy MELTS

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What are the five forms of energy represented by the acronym MELTS?

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MELTS stands for Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy that an object has due to its motion or position.

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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 sources like the sun, light bulbs, and candles.

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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 energy of moving particles.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced when an object vibrates, creating sound waves.

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Give an example of mechanical energy.

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An example of mechanical energy is a moving car or a person pushing a box.

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Give an example of electrical energy.

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An example of electrical energy is the energy used to power a television or a computer.

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Give an example of light energy.

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An example of light energy is sunlight or the light from a flashlight.

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Give an example of thermal energy.

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An example of thermal energy is the heat from a stove or a heater.