Forms of Energy

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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 include mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, light (radiant), and sound energy.

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What is mechanical energy?

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Mechanical energy is the energy associated with the motion and position of 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. It is the total kinetic energy of particles in an object.

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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 atoms and molecules.

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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, also known as radiant energy, is the energy that travels in waves and can be seen by the human eye.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating sound waves.

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How does an oven transfer energy?

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An oven transfers electrical energy to thermal energy to cook food.

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What type of energy do we get from food?

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We get chemical energy from the food we eat.

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