Forms of Energy

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state, and it can be converted into kinetic energy when the object is in motion.

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What is sound energy?

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Sound energy is the energy produced by vibrating molecules that travel through a medium, such as air, water, or solids.

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What does the law of conservation of energy state?

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The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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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 that is used to do work.

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What type of energy is derived from food?

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Chemical energy is the type of energy that is stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, such as those found in food.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion, which depends on the mass and velocity of the 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, which is the total kinetic energy of the particles in an object.

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What is nuclear energy?

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Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear reactions, such as fission or fusion, where atomic nuclei are split or combined.

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What is electromagnetic energy?

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Electromagnetic energy is a form of energy that travels through space as waves and includes visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is chemical energy?

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Chemical energy is the energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, which can be released during a chemical reaction.