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What is MELTS?

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MELTS is an acronym that stands for Mechanical, Electrical, Light, Thermal, and Sound energy, which are different forms of energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the movement of objects. It can be kinetic (energy of motion) or potential (stored energy).

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons. It powers our homes and devices.

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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 light energy?

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

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves. It travels through air, water, and solids.

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What does it mean to evaporate?

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To evaporate means to change from a liquid state to a gas state due to heating.

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What is solar energy?

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Solar energy is energy from the Sun that is captured and converted into usable forms of energy, such as electricity or heat.

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What is a laser?

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A laser is a device that emits a highly concentrated beam of light.

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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 and fuel.

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