Types of energy

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What are the two types of energy used by an object that operates electrically and produces heat?

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Electric and Thermal energy.

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What type of energy conversion occurs in glow sticks to produce light?

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Chemical energy is converted to light energy.

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What type of energy do we receive from the Sun?

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Light energy.

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What type of energy is represented by substances that can produce a chemical reaction?

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Chemical energy.

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What is the form of energy created using heat that makes particles of matter move faster?

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Thermal energy.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

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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.

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What is the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources can be replenished naturally (like solar and wind), while non-renewable sources (like coal and oil) cannot.

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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.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter.